Systems and methods for analysis of temperature signals from an abreu brain thermal tunnel and treatment of human conditions via the abreu brain thermal tunnel

ABSTRACT

Systems configured to acquire temperature signals from an Abreu Brain Thermal Tunnel (ABTT), to analyze the temperatures signals, and to determine a condition of a human body from the analysis, and a method for doing the same, are described. In addition, systems for application of thermal signals to the ABTT for treatment of conditions are described.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a divisional application of U.S. patent applicationSer. No. 15/089,198, filed on Apr. 1, 2016, which claims the benefit ofpriority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/141,816, filed onApr. 1, 2015, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

TECHNICAL FIELD

This disclosure relates to a system configured to acquire temperaturesignals from an Abreu Brain Thermal Tunnel (ABTT), to analyze thetemperatures signals, and to determine a condition of a human body fromthe analysis, and a method for doing the same. In addition, thisdisclosure provides a system for application of thermal signals to theABTT for treatment of conditions.

BACKGROUND

Diagnostics of human conditions, such as cancer, heart attack, seizures,stroke, and the like, are conventionally conducted using a plurality oftests that are often time consuming and expensive. Sometimes thediagnosis of a condition is based on observation, such as a seizure,where observation of a seizure is the only indication that a seizure istaking place. Furthermore, treatment of human conditions involvessurgery, therapies, and drugs that frequently have catastrophic sideeffects.

SUMMARY

Advantages and features of the embodiments of this disclosure willbecome more apparent from the following detailed description ofexemplary embodiments when viewed in conjunction with the accompanyingdrawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows a simplified view of the ABTT and facial veins associatedwith the ABTT.

FIG. 2 shows a simplified partial cross-sectional view through a humanskull in a vertical direction, showing the Abreu brain thermal tunneland certain other facial features.

FIG. 3 shows a stylized representation of the flow of blood into a braincore.

FIG. 4 shows a view of a portion of a face that shows the approximatelocation of the ABTT terminus.

FIG. 5 shows a view of a first system in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 6 shows a view of a second system in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 7 shows a view of a third system in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 8 shows a view of a fourth system in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 9 shows a first treatment process for thyroid and other disordersin accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 10 shows a second treatment process for thyroid and other disordersin accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 11 shows a third treatment process for thyroid and other disordersin accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 12 shows a fourth treatment process for thyroid and other disordersin accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 13 shows a fifth treatment process for thyroid and other disordersin accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 14 shows a sixth treatment process for thyroid and other disordersin accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 15 shows a seventh treatment process for thyroid and otherdisorders in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure.

FIGS. 16A-G show a diagnostic process in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 16H shows a diagnostic process in accordance with another exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 17 shows an eighth treatment process for thyroid and otherdisorders in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 18 shows a ninth treatment process for thyroid and other disordersin accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 19 shows a tenth treatment process for thyroid and other disordersin accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 20 shows additional measuring devices that can acquire or measuredata, information, or characteristics present at the ABTT terminus.

FIG. 21 shows a side view of a device configured to assist in locatingan ABTT terminus and then measure the temperature at the ABTT terminusin accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 22 shows a perspective view of the device of FIG. 21 .

FIG. 23 shows a front view of another device configured to assist inlocating an ABTT terminus and then to measure the temperature of theABTT terminus in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 24 shows a side view of the device of FIG. 23 .

FIG. 24A shows a view of yet another device configured to assist inlocating the ABTT terminus and then to measure the temperature of theABTT terminus in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 24B shows another view of the device of FIG. 24A.

FIG. 24C shows a view of still yet another device configured to assistin locating the ABTT terminus and then to measure the temperature of theABTT terminus in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 24D shows another view of the device of FIG. 24C.

FIG. 24E shows a view of an even further device configured to assist inlocating the ABTT terminus and then to measure the temperature of theABTT terminus in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 24F shows another view of the device of FIG. 24E.

FIG. 24G shows another view of the device of FIG. 24C.

FIG. 24H shows another view of the device of FIG. 24A.

FIG. 25 shows a view of yet another device configured to locate at leastone ABTT terminus and then to measure the temperature of the at leastone ABTT terminus, with the device in a first configuration, inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 25A shows a view of yet an even further device configured to locateat least one ABTT terminus and then to measure the temperature of the atleast one ABTT terminus in accordance with an exemplary embodiment ofthe present disclosure.

FIG. 25B shows a view of still an even further device configured tolocate at least one ABTT terminus and then to measure the temperature ofthe at least one ABTT terminus in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 26 shows another view of the device of FIG. 25 , with the device ina second configuration.

FIG. 27 shows a side view of the device of FIG. 25 .

FIG. 28 shows a perspective view of the device of FIG. 25 .

FIG. 29 shows a view of a device configured to measure the temperatureof at least one ABTT terminus, with the device in a first position, inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 30 shows another view of the device of FIG. 29 , with the device ina second position.

FIG. 31 shows a side view of the device of FIG. 29 .

FIG. 32 shows a perspective view of the device of FIG. 29 .

FIG. 33 shows a top view of another device configured to measure thetemperature of at least one ABTT terminus, with the device positionedadjacent to a user's face, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment ofthe present disclosure.

FIG. 34 shows another view of the device of FIG. 33 , showing a range ofmotion for portions of the device.

FIG. 35 shows a back view of the device of FIG. 33 .

FIG. 36 shows a view of an apparatus configured to locate an ABTTterminus and then to measure the temperature of the ABTT terminus, inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 37 shows a side view of the apparatus of FIG. 36 .

FIG. 38 shows a view of another apparatus configured to locate an ABTTterminus and then to measure the temperature of the ABTT terminus, inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 39 shows a side view of the apparatus of FIG. 38 .

FIG. 40 shows a front view of yet another apparatus configured to locatean ABTT terminus and then to measure the temperature of the ABTTterminus, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 41 shows a side view of the apparatus of FIG. 40 .

FIG. 42 shows a front view of a further apparatus configured to locatean ABTT terminus and then to measure the temperature of the ABTTterminus, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 43 shows a side view of the apparatus of FIG. 42 .

FIG. 44 shows a front view of a still further apparatus configured tolocate an ABTT terminus and then to measure the temperature of the ABTTterminus, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 45 shows a side view of the apparatus of FIG. 44 .

FIG. 46 shows a front view of an even further apparatus configured tolocate an ABTT terminus and then to measure the temperature of the ABTTterminus, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 47 shows a side view of the apparatus of FIG. 46 .

FIG. 47A shows a view of the device of FIGS. 24C and 24D positioned on aswing arm support apparatus.

FIG. 47B shows another view of the device of FIG. 47A.

FIG. 47C shows a view of a screw-based mounting mechanism for theapparatus of FIG. 47A.

FIG. 47D shows a view of the device of FIGS. 21C and 21D positioned on atelescoping support.

FIG. 47E shows a view of another device positioned on the telescopingsupport in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 48 shows a view of a system configured to locate an ABTT terminusand then to measure the temperature of the ABTT terminus, in accordancewith an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 49 shows another view of the system of FIG. 48 .

FIG. 50 shows a further view of the system of FIG. 48 .

FIG. 50A shows a view of another system configured to locate an ABTTterminus and then to measure the temperature of the ABTT terminus, inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 50B shows a view of a card reader of the system of FIG. 50A.

FIG. 51 shows a view of a support structure for the system of FIG. 48 ,in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 52 shows a side view of the support structure of FIG. 51 .

FIG. 53 shows a view of an alternative embodiment support structure forthe system of FIG. 48 , in accordance with an exemplary embodiment ofthe present disclosure.

FIG. 54 shows a side view of the support structure of FIG. 53 .

FIG. 55 shows a view of another system configured to locate an ABTTterminus and then to measure the temperature of the ABTT terminus, inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 56 shows another view of the system of FIG. 55 .

FIG. 57 shows a view of a support structure for the system of FIG. 55 ,in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 58 shows a side view of the support structure of FIG. 57 .

FIG. 59 shows a view of a device to control a camera position of thesystem of FIG. 55 .

FIG. 60 shows a view of a further system configured to locate an ABTTterminus and then to measure the temperature of the ABTT terminus, inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 61 shows another view of the system of FIG. 60 .

FIG. 62 shows a further view of the system of FIG. 60 .

FIG. 63 shows a view of a support structure for the system of FIG. 60 ,in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 64 shows a side view of the support structure of FIG. 63 .

FIG. 65 shows a view of a device to control a camera position of thesystem of FIG. 60 .

FIG. 66 shows a view of an even further system configured to locate anABTT terminus and then to measure the temperature of the ABTT terminus,in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 67 shows another view of the system of FIG. 66 .

FIG. 68 shows a further view of the system of FIG. 66 .

FIG. 69 shows a view of a support structure for the system of FIG. 66 ,in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 70 shows a side view of the support structure of FIG. 52 .

FIG. 71 shows a view of a device to control a camera position of thesystem of FIG. 66 .

FIG. 72 shows a view of an activation device of the system of FIG. 66 .

FIG. 73 shows a view of a still further system configured to locate anABTT terminus and then to measure the temperature of the ABTT terminus,in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 74 shows another view of the system of FIG. 73 .

FIG. 75 shows a further view of the system of FIG. 73 .

FIG. 76 shows a view of a support structure for the system of FIG. 73 ,in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 77 shows a side view of the support structure of FIG. 76 .

FIG. 78 shows a view of a device to control a camera position of thesystem of FIG. 73 .

FIG. 79 shows a view of an activation device of the system of FIG. 73 .

FIG. 80 shows a view of yet an even further system configured to locatean ABTT terminus and then to measure the temperature of the ABTTterminus, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 81 shows another view of the system of FIG. 80 .

FIG. 82 shows a further view of the system of FIG. 80 .

FIG. 83 shows a view of a support structure for the system of FIG. 80 ,in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 84 shows a side view of the support structure of FIG. 83 .

FIG. 85 shows a view of a device to control a camera position of thesystem of FIG. 80 .

FIG. 86 shows a view of an activation device of the system of FIG. 80 .

FIG. 87 shows a view of another system configured to locate an ABTTterminus and then to measure the temperature of the ABTT terminus, inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 87A shows a view of yet another system configured to locate an ABTTterminus and then to measure the temperature of the ABTT terminus, inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 87B shows a view of a portion of the system of FIG. 87A.

FIG. 87C shows a view of still yet another system configured to locatean ABTT terminus and then to measure the temperature of the ABTTterminus, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 87D shows a view of a portion of the system of FIG. 87C.

FIG. 87E shows a view of an even further system configured to locate anABTT terminus and then to measure the temperature of the ABTT terminus,in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 87F shows a view of a portion of the system of FIG. 87E.

FIG. 87G shows a view of an even further system configured to locate anABTT terminus and then to measure the temperature of the ABTT terminus,in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 87H shows a view of a portion of the system of FIG. 87G.

FIG. 87I shows a view of an even further system configured to locate anABTT terminus and then to measure the temperature of the ABTT terminus,in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 87J shows a view of a clamp of FIG. 87I.

FIG. 87K shows a view of a portion of the system of FIG. 87I.

FIG. 87L shows a view of a system configured to locate an ABTT terminusand then to measure the temperature of the ABTT terminus, in accordancewith an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 87M shows a view of a sensor device of the system of FIG. 87L.

FIG. 87N shows a view of another sensor device in accordance with anexemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 87O shows a view of a further sensor device in accordance with anexemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 87P shows a view of an even further sensor device in accordancewith an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 87Q shows a view of the system of FIG. 87L with modified features.

FIG. 88 shows an ABTT acquisition process in accordance with anexemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 89 shows a graph of ABTT temperatures showing a risk of aneurysm.

FIG. 90 shows a graph of ABTT temperatures showing a risk of cancer.

FIG. 91 shows a graph of ABTT temperatures showing a risk of seizures.

FIG. 92 shows a graph of ABTT temperatures showing a progression ofinfection.

FIG. 93 shows a graph of ABTT temperatures indicating Alzheimer'sdisease or spread of Alzheimer's disease beyond the hippocampus.

FIG. 94 shows a graph of ABTT temperatures indicating a risk of abscess.

FIG. 95 shows a numerical display of ABTT temperatures indicating a riskof stroke.

FIG. 96 shows a view of an electronic apparatus configured with ameasurement device in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of thepresent disclosure.

FIG. 97 shows a side view of the electronic apparatus of FIG. 96 .

FIG. 98 shows an end view of the electronic apparatus of FIG. 96 .

FIG. 99 shows a perspective view of the electronic apparatus of FIG. 96.

FIG. 100 shows a plan view of another electronic apparatus configuredwith a measurement device in accordance with an exemplary embodiment ofthe present disclosure.

FIG. 101 shows a perspective view of the device of FIG. 100 .

FIG. 102 shows a view of yet another electronic apparatus configuredwith a measurement device in accordance with an exemplary embodiment ofthe present disclosure.

FIG. 103 shows a perspective view of a further electronic apparatusconfigured with a measurement device in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 104 shows a perspective view of a yet further electronic apparatusconfigured with a measurement device in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 105 shows a perspective view the electronic apparatus of FIG. 103with a nose piece positioned around a sensor in accordance with anexemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 106 shows a perspective view the electronic apparatus of FIG. 104with a nose piece positioned around a sensor in accordance with anexemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 107 shows a view of the device of FIG. 103 in use.

FIG. 108 shows a view of the device of FIG. 103 in use with a nosepiece.

FIG. 109 shows a view of an electronic apparatus configured with ameasurement device in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of thepresent disclosure.

FIG. 110 shows a view of an electronic apparatus configured with ameasurement device in accordance with another exemplary embodiment ofthe present disclosure.

FIG. 111 shows a view of an electronic apparatus configured with ameasurement device in accordance with yet another exemplary embodimentof the present disclosure.

FIG. 112 shows a perspective view of an electronic apparatus configuredwith a measurement device in accordance with a further exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 113 shows a view of an end of the electronic apparatus of FIG. 112.

FIG. 114 shows a view of a side of the electronic apparatus of FIG. 112.

FIG. 115 shows another view of the electronic apparatus of FIG. 112showing available positions for measurement devices of the electronicapparatus.

FIG. 116 shows a perspective view of a separable sensor device inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 117 shows a perspective view of an electronic apparatusincorporating the separable sensor device of FIG. 116 in accordance withanother exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 118 shows a perspective view of a separable sensor device and anelectronic apparatus in accordance with yet another exemplary embodimentof the present disclosure.

FIG. 119 shows a perspective view of a sensor system in accordance witha further exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 120 shows a view of the separable sensor device of FIG. 116 .

FIG. 121 shows a view of a temperature modification device and anelectronic apparatus in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of thepresent disclosure.

FIG. 122 shows a view of a temperature modification device in accordancewith another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 123 shows a view of a temperature modification device in accordancewith yet another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 124 shows a view of a temperature modification device in accordancewith still yet another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 125 shows a view of a separable sensor device in accordance with anexemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 126 shows a view of a separable sensor device in accordance withanother exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 127 shows a perspective view of another separable sensor device inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 128 shows a view of the separable sensor device of FIG. 126inserted into an electronic apparatus in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 129 shows a view of an electronic apparatus configured with ameasurement device in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of thepresent disclosure.

FIG. 130 shows another view of the electronic apparatus of FIG. 129 .

FIG. 131 shows yet another view of the electronic apparatus of FIG. 129.

FIG. 132 shows a view of a separable sensor device in accordance with anexemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 133 shows a view of another separable sensor device in accordancewith an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 134 shows a perspective view of an electronic apparatus with theseparable sensor device of FIG. 133 positioned thereon in accordancewith an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 135 shows a further view of the separable sensor device and theelectronic apparatus of FIGS. 133 and 134 .

FIG. 136 shows a view of a yet even further separable sensor device inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 137 shows a view of a still further separable sensor device inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 138 shows a perspective view of the separable sensor device of FIG.137 attached to an electronic apparatus with the separable sensor devicepositioned on a nose of a user in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 139 shows a further view of the separable sensor device of FIG. 137positioned on the nose of a user.

FIG. 140 shows a perspective view of another separable sensor device inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 141 shows a view of yet another separable sensor device inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 142 shows a perspective view of a further separable sensor deviceand an electronic apparatus in accordance with an exemplary embodimentof the present disclosure.

FIG. 143 shows a perspective view of a still further separable sensordevice in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 144 shows a perspective view of a separable temperaturemodification device and an electronic apparatus in accordance with anexemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 145 shows a view of the separable sensor device of FIG. 140positioned on the nose of a user.

FIG. 146 shows a view of the separable sensor device of FIG. 142positioned on the nose of a user and supported by a sport helmet inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 147 shows a view of the separable sensor device of FIG. 144positioned on the nose of a user and the electronic apparatus of FIG.144 supported by a sport helmet in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 148 shows a perspective view of a separable sensor device inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 149 shows a perspective view of another separable sensor device inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 150 shows a perspective view of a separable sensor device attachedto an electronic apparatus in accordance with an exemplary embodiment ofthe present disclosure.

FIG. 151 shows a perspective view of a further separable sensor devicein accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 152 shows a perspective view of the separable sensor device of FIG.149 attached to an electronic apparatus and being used by a user to makea measurement of an emission from the ABTT.

FIG. 153 shows a view of yet another separable sensor device positionedon an electronic apparatus in accordance with an exemplary embodiment ofthe present disclosure.

FIG. 154 shows a view of still yet another separable sensor devicepositioned on an electronic apparatus in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 155 shows a view of the separable sensor device and electronicapparatus of FIG. 153 with a portion of the separable sensor devicepivoted to a position to measure an emission from the ABTT.

FIG. 156 shows another view of the separable sensor device andelectronic apparatus of FIGS. 153 and 155 .

FIG. 157 shows a perspective view of the separable sensor device andelectronic apparatus of FIG. 154 being operated by a user to read anemission from the ABTT.

FIG. 158 shows a view of a watch including a measurement device inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 159 shows a view of a watch including a measurement device inaccordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 160 shows a view of a user operating the watch of FIG. 158 to readan emission from the ABTT.

FIG. 161 shows a view a watch including a measurement device inaccordance with yet another exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 162 shows a view of a watch including a measurement device inaccordance with still another exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 163 shows a view of a user operating the watch of FIG. 163 to readan emission from the ABTT.

FIG. 164 shows a view of a watch including a measurement device inaccordance with an even further exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 165 shows a view of a watch including a measurement device inaccordance with an even yet further exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 166 shows a view of a user operating the watch of FIG. 164 to readan emission from the ABTT.

FIG. 167 shows a view of a sensor device in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 168 shows a view of another sensor device in accordance with anexemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 169 shows a view of yet another sensor device in accordance with anexemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 170 shows a view of a further sensor device in accordance with anexemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 171 shows the sensor device of FIG. 169 connected to an electronicapparatus in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 172 shows a view of a view of a rotating mechanism of a displaycompatible with the sensor devices of FIGS. 168-171 in accordance withan exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 173 shows a first view of a rotating mechanism of the device ofFIG. 171 .

FIG. 174 shows a second view of a rotating mechanism of the device ofFIG. 79 .

FIG. 175 shows a third view of a rotating mechanism of the device ofFIG. 171 .

FIG. 176 shows a fourth view of a rotating mechanism of the device ofFIG. 171 .

FIG. 177 shows a view of a rotating mechanism of a sensor device inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 178 shows a view of a support structure in accordance with anexemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 179 shows another view of the support structure of FIG. 178 .

FIG. 180 shows a view of another support structure in accordance with anexemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 181 shows another view of the support structure of FIGS. 178 and179 .

FIG. 182 shows a view of a sensor clip assembly in accordance with anexemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 183 shows a view of a sensor head in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 184 shows a view of sensor head in accordance with anotherexemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 185 shows a view of a thermometer in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 186 shows another view of the thermometer of FIG. 185 .

FIG. 187 shows a sensor head in accordance with an exemplary embodimentof the present disclosure.

FIG. 188 shows another view of the sensor head of FIG. 187 .

FIG. 189 shows a further view of the sensor head of FIG. 187 .

FIG. 190 shows an even further view of the sensor head of FIG. 187 .

FIG. 191 shows a sensor device in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 192 shows another sensor device in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 193 shows a view of another electronic apparatus in accordance withan exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 194 shows a view of a portion of the electronics apparatus of FIG.193 .

FIG. 195 shows a view of yet another apparatus in accordance with anexemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 196 shows another view of the apparatus of FIG. 195 .

FIG. 197 shows a view of a further apparatus in accordance with anexemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Diagnosis and treatment of human conditions, such as cancer, heartattack, seizures, stroke, and the like, are conventionally conductedusing a plurality of tests and treatments that are often time consumingand expensive. Sometimes the diagnosis of a condition is based onobservation, such as a seizure, where observation of a seizure is theonly indication that a seizure is taking place. Similarly, treatment canbe time consuming and often fails to focus on the root cause of acondition. Even worse, treatment is often the cause of additionalproblems due to the invasive nature of some treatments or the sideeffects of some treatments.

The present disclosure arises from the discovery that an Abreu brainthermal tunnel, or ABTT, provides the first known structure forbrain-surface thermodynamic communication and thermal connectiondirectly with the center of the brain. Anatomically and physiologicallyspeaking, and as shown in FIGS. 1-4 , ABTT 12 includes a continuous,direct, and undisturbed connection between a brain core 24 at thecontrol center of the brain and the skin of ABTT terminus 10. The skinof ABTT terminus 10 is unique in that it is the thinnest skin with thefewest layers, it is absent a fat layer, and it has the highest thermalconductivity of any skin on the human body.

The physical and physiological events at one end of the tunnel arereproduced at the opposite end. Thus, ABTT 12 enables the directtransfer of temperature signals from brain core 24 to ABTT terminus 10without significant barriers, as described in co-pending U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 14/512,421, filed on Oct. 11, 2014, incorporated byreference herein in its entirety. Furthermore, modification oftemperature at ABTT terminus 10, including application of heat andremoval of heat, directly affects brain core 24, and ultimately, theentire body of the patient or subject. Accordingly, the presentdisclosure describes systems and methods for acquiring temperaturesignals from ABTT terminus 10, analyzing those signals, and determininga human condition from those signals, as well as treating specificconditions by the application or removal of heat from ABTT terminus 10.It should be clearly understood that the systems and methods of thepresent disclosure are predictive of conditions as well as beingdiagnostic of presently existing conditions. While “predictive”diagnostics currently exist from the perspective that such diagnosticscan determine, for example, a pre-diabetic condition, or a high bloodcholesterol level, these diagnostics are only indicators that a futurecondition might occur. In contrast, the systems and method of thepresent disclosure are able to determine that an actual medicalcondition is in the early stages of occurrence, which is beneficial intaking preemptive action to prevent the condition from turningcatastrophic. Such preemptive action can include the application orremoval of heat to ABTT terminus 10.

Anatomy shows the convergence of four veins at ABTT target area 10:frontal 14, superior palpebral 16, supraorbital 18, and angular 20. Asangular vein 20 extends further from ABTT 12, it transitions into facialvein 22. Having converged, there is a direct, valve-free connection fromABTT target area 10 between an eye 32 and the eyebrow 28 into the centerof the brain 24, which is the temperature center present in thehypothalamus or thermal storage area of the body present in thecavernous sinus.

FIGS. 1 and 2 show the approximate location of these veins in relationto other facial features. Angular/facial vein 20/22 runs up alongsidenose 26, superior palpebral vein 16 runs along eyebrow 28, and frontalvein 14 and supraorbital vein 18 run through forehead 30. For thepurposes of disclosure, terminology referring to relevant facial areasor veins herein will be described as one or more of the above-referencedveins and ABTT target area 10.

As described herein, veins 14, 16, 18, 20, and 22 converge in thesuperomedial orbit in the region of the upper eyelid and adjacent to thebridge of the nose, and flow directly, without inhibition, to the centerof the brain. The skin in this area, as shown in co-pending U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 14/512,421 by Applicant, incorporated by referencein its entirety, is the thinnest skin in the body and free of fat,providing an unexpectedly rapid communication of temperature from thebrain core 24 to the skin of ABTT terminus 10. These vessels lackvalves, which are typically an important barrier to blood flow anddirect and rapid transmission of temperature signals along the vessels.Without valves, these blood vessels truly provide a direct, uninhibitedpassage for transporting temperature signals directly to and from thehypothalamic region of the brain. Moreover, ABTT 12 includes a superiorophthalmic vein (SOV) 23, which connects the skin surface of ABTTterminus 10 to the brain and corresponds to the central portion of thetunnel (ABTT 12), is valveless and has bidirectional blood flow. The SOVlies directly underneath the skin of the superomedial orbit, i.e., ABTTterminus 10, between eye 32 and eyebrow 28, and is a direct conduit fromthe surface of the skin of ABTT terminus 10, to the brain, and to thehypothalamus. The hypothalamic region of the brain is the link betweenthe central nervous system and the endocrine system and, as such, actsas the center of control for many basic bodily functions such as, forexample, hunger, thirst, body temperature, fatigue, blood pressure,immune responses, circadian cycles, hormone production and secretion,and many others.

The facial end of ABTT 12, herein referred to as a target area, orterminus 10 on the skin on, over, or adjacent to ABTT 12, measures about11 mm in diameter measured from the medial corner of eye 32 at themedial canthal tendon and extends superiorly for about an additional 6or 7 mm in an ABTT superior projection 11, and then extends into anupper eyelid in a horn-like projection for another 22 mm. Fat is absentin ABTT terminus 10 and in ABTT horn-like projections near to ABTTterminus 10, with a fat layer present in areas a spaced distance awayfrom ABTT terminus 10.

Many aspects of the disclosure are described in terms of sequences ofactions to be performed by elements of a computer system or otherhardware capable of executing programmed instructions, for example, ageneral-purpose computer, special purpose computer, workstation, orother programmable data process apparatus. It will be recognized that ineach of the embodiments, the various actions could be performed byspecialized circuits (e.g., discrete logic gates interconnected toperform a specialized function), by program instructions (software),such as program modules, being executed by one or more processors (e.g.,one or more microprocessors, a central processing unit (CPU), and/orapplication specific integrated circuit), or by a combination of both.For example, embodiments can be implemented in hardware, software,firmware, microcode, or any combination thereof. The instructions can beprogram code or code segments that perform necessary tasks and can bestored in a non-transitory machine-readable medium such as a storagemedium or other storage(s). A code segment may represent a procedure, afunction, a subprogram, a program, a routine, a subroutine, a module, asoftware package, a class, or any combination of instructions, datastructures, or program statements. A code segment may be coupled toanother code segment or a hardware circuit by passing and/or receivinginformation, data, arguments, parameters, or memory contents.

The non-transitory machine-readable medium can additionally beconsidered to be embodied within any tangible form of computer readablecarrier, such as solid-state memory, magnetic disk, and optical diskcontaining an appropriate set of computer instructions, such as programmodules, and data structures that would cause a processor to carry outthe techniques described herein. A computer-readable medium may includethe following: an electrical connection having one or more wires,magnetic disk storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape or othermagnetic storage devices, a portable computer diskette, a random accessmemory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an erasable programmableread-only memory (e.g., EPROM, EEPROM, or Flash memory), or any othertangible medium capable of storing information. It should be noted thatthe system of the present disclosure is illustrated and discussed hereinas having various modules and units that perform particular functions.

It should be understood that these modules and units are merelydescribed based on their function for clarity purposes, and do notnecessarily represent specific hardware or software. In this regard,these modules, units and other components may be hardware and/orsoftware implemented to substantially perform their particular functionsexplained herein. The various functions of the different components canbe combined or segregated as hardware and/or software modules in anymanner, and can be useful separately or in combination. Input/output orI/O devices or user interfaces including, but not limited to, keyboards,displays, pointing devices, and the like can be coupled to the systemeither directly or through intervening I/O controllers. Thus, thevarious aspects of the disclosure may be embodied in many differentforms, and all such forms are contemplated to be within the scope of thedisclosure.

FIG. 5 shows a view of a first system in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure, indicated generally at 50. System50 is configured to include an ABTT terminus interface 52 and a controlunit 54. ABTT terminus interface 52 is configured to include a firstinterface module 56 and a second interface module 58. Each interfacemodule 56 and 58 is positioned to be movable at least vertically on apost 60, which is also configured to permit each interface module 56 and58 to swivel rotationally about post 60. Each post 60 is configured tobe supported on a base 82, which can be floor mounted, table mounted,bed mounted, rack mounted, etc. It should be understood that there are aplurality of configurations for first interface module 56 and secondinterface module 58, including a plate having two rods or protrusionsconfigured to fit on, over, or adjacent to ABTT terminuses 10, andconfigured with the adjustability of first interface module 56 andsecond interface module 58 to change the spacing of first interfacemodule 56 and second interface module 58 for various size faces. Suchadjustability may be manual, electronic, or electrical by, for example,motors, and can be automatic by analysis of temperature inputs fromfirst interface module 56 and second interface module 58. It shouldfurther be understand that the plate may only have one rod orprotrusion. It should further be understood that dual sensor rods orprotrusions can be configured as part of a computer screen, cell phonedevice, television, mirror, watch, any screen, such as a credit cardmachine, and any device that a user or subject usually watches or sees,and the like. It should further be understood that dual sensors caninclude contact sensors and/or non-contact sensors.

Each interface module 56 and 58 is configured to include a temperatureor thermal sensor 62 and at least one temperature modification device64. Thus, system 50 is configured as a standalone unit that includes adual sensor or pair of sensors configuration, which is thus configuredto measure ABTT terminuses 10 bilaterally and simultaneously. It shouldbe understood that system 50 can be a standalone unit that includes onesensor or one detector configuration, which is thus configured tomeasure ABTT terminus 10 unilaterally, and after measurement in oneside, device 50 is adjusted to measure ABTT terminus 10 on thecontra-lateral side. It should be understood that system 50 can beinclude one sensor, and no temperature modification device, and therebyfunction as a diagnostic or monitoring device. It should be understoodthat system 50 can include one temperature modification device, and nosensor, and thereby function as a treatment device. It should beunderstood that system 50 can include as a standalone unit that includesone sensor or one detector configuration, which is thus configured tomeasure ABTT terminus 10 unilaterally, and after measurement in oneside, device 50 is adapted to treat ABTT terminus 10 on thecontra-lateral side. It should be understood that system 50 can be astandalone unit that includes one temperature modification deviceconfiguration, which is thus configured to treat ABTT terminus 10unilaterally, and after treatment is done in one side, device 50 isadapted to treat ABTT terminus 10 on the contra-lateral side.Temperature or thermal sensor 62 can be for example, a contact ornon-contact sensor such as a thermopile, thermistor, thermocouple,infrared (IR), and the like, or a combination of contact and non-contactsensors. Sensor configurations can further include arrays, includingimaging and non-imaging arrays. A non-contact sensor can be configuredas a plate that on which is positioned an array of thermopiles or otherthermal sensors configured or adapted to create a thermal map of a face,including ABTT terminus 10. Such a contact or non-contact sensor isconfigured to measure ABTT terminus 10 temperature as a singlemeasurement or over time. The array of thermopiles can be included as apart of a computer screen, a cell phone device, a television, a mirror,a watch, any screen, such as a screen of a credit card machine, and anydevice that forces a user or subject to look at the device, and thelike.

Temperature modification devices 64 can be, for example, athermoelectric device, a resistive heater, and the like, that permitincreasing or decreasing the temperature of interface module 56 and 58.Each temperature module 56 and 58 is further configured to include aprotrusion that terminates in an ABTT interface surface 66, which can bea contact surface or a non-contact surface that is positioned on, over,near, or adjacent to a respective ABTT terminus 10. Of course, fortreatment of conditions, described further herein, it is anticipatedthat the most effective configuration for treatment is for ABTTinterface surface 66 to be in contact with ABTT terminus 10.

Control unit 54 is configured to include at least a processor 68, anon-transitory memory 70, a transceiver 72 for bidirectionalcommunication with an external electronic device 80, such as a cellphone, watch, television, laptop, eyewear, etc., a display 74, a powersupply or power source 76, all of which are positioned within a housing78. It should be apparent that power source 76 can include aconventional wall outlet, batteries, a solar array, a generator, etc.Control unit 54 can be connected to ABTT terminus interface 52 by a wireor cable 84, or can be connected wirelessly. Input to control unit 54can be via display 74, a separate keyboard that can be connected by wireor wirelessly to control unit 54, and by other apparatuses, includinganother electronic apparatus remotely located, such as a cell phone orother wireless device. The functioning of systems such as system 50,which is configured to gather temperature signals from at least one ABTTterminus 10 and to provide treatment to at least one ABTT terminus 10,is described in more detail herein. System 50 can further be configuredto include an input apparatus or device configured to permit a medicalpractitioner to enter symptoms, medical history, medications taken,surgeries, or any health information that are acquired while providing adiagnosis or condition evaluation.

It should understood that the systems, devices and methods of thepresent disclosure include a combination of measuring devices and heatdelivering or heat removing devices, the heat delivering devices andheat removing devices acting on the skin of ABTT terminus(es) 10, andthe measuring devices measuring temperature at ABTT terminus(es) 10, oralternatively having devices measuring temperature on the surface of thebody and/or devices measuring temperature inside the body. For example,and as shown in FIG. 5 , devices measuring temperature at locationsinside the body, such as an oral temperature sensor 73, a tympanictemperature sensor 75, an esophageal temperature sensor 77, a bladdertemperature sensor 79, a rectum or rectal temperature sensor 81, and thelike, can be alternatively used when both ABTT terminuses 10, right andleft, are being used for applying or removing heat. Such temperaturemeasuring devices can be connected by a wire or cable 83 to control unit54 or can be connected wirelessly to control unit 54. It is furtherunderstood that the present invention also includes a device adapted tofit the ABTT that has a temperature measuring portion and a heatdelivery portion.

FIG. 6 shows a view of a second system in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure, indicated generally at 100. System100 is configured as a diagnostic temperature measurement device ratherthan including the capability to provide or remove heat from ABTTterminus 10. System 100 is configured to include an optical assembly 102and an electronic assembly 104. Optical assembly 102 is configured toinclude an IR imaging array 106, and can be configured to include a lensassembly 108, both of which are positioned in a housing 110. IR imagingarray 106 is configured to capture a temperature profile, map or imageof at least one ABTT terminus 10 and area surrounding ABTT terminus 10,and can be configured to capture the temperature profiles of both ABTTterminuses 10 simultaneously. Electronic assembly 104 can be configuredto include the features of control unit 54, including processor 68,non-transitory memory 70, transceiver 72 for bidirectional communicationwith external electronic device 80, display 74, power supply 76, all ofwhich are positioned within housing 78. Control unit 54 can be connectedto ABTT terminus interface 52 by wire or cable 84, or can be connectedwirelessly.

FIG. 7 shows a view of a third system in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure, indicated generally at 150. System150 is configured to include an ABTT terminus interface 152 and acontrol unit 154, both of which are positioned or supported on a supportframe 160. Support frame 160 is configured in a manner similar toeyeglass frames, though the presence of lenses is not required. ABTTterminus interface 152 is configured to include a first interface module156 and a second interface module 158. Each interface module 156 and 158is positioned to be flexibly movable on and with respect to supportframe 160. Each interface module 156 and 158 is configured to include atemperature sensor 162 and at least one temperature modification device164. Temperature modification devices 164 can be, for example, athermoelectric device, a resistive heater, and the like, that permitincreasing or decreasing the temperature of interface modules 156 and158. Each temperature module 156 and 158 is further configured toinclude an ABTT interface surface 166, which can be a contact surface ora non-contact surface. Of course, for treatment of conditions, describedfurther herein, it is anticipated that the most effective configurationfor treatment is for ABTT interface surface 166 to be in contact withABTT terminus 10.

Control unit 154 is configured to include at least processor 68,non-transitory memory 70, transceiver 72 for bidirectional communicationwith an external electronic device 80, such as a cell phone, watch,television, laptop, mirror, credit card device, etc., and a power supply176, all of which are positioned on support frame 160. Control unit 154can be connected to ABTT terminus interface 152 by one or more wires ora cable 184, or can be connected wirelessly. Input to control unit 154can be via separate electronic device 80, or can be via a connector 174positioned on support frame 160 that is configured to provide a wiredconnection to a remote control device, a separate keyboard, and by otherapparatuses, including another electronic apparatus remotely located,such as a cell phone or other wireless device. The functioning ofsystems such as system 150, which is configured to gather temperaturesignals from at least one ABTT terminus 10 and to provide treatment toat least one ABTT terminus 10, is described in more detail herein.

FIG. 8 shows a view of a fourth system in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure, indicated generally at 200. System200 is configured to include an ABTT terminus interface 202 and acontrol unit 204, both of which are positioned or supported on awearable support 210. Wearable support 210 can be configured as a noseclip, hat, a cap, a headband, a head appliance, and other head-supportedand heat-mounted configurations, particularly in the manner of awearable article. ABTT terminus interface 202 is configured to include afirst interface module 206 and a second interface module 208. Eachinterface module 206 and 208 is positioned to be flexibly movable on andwith respect to wearable support 210. Each interface module 206 and 208is configured to include a temperature sensor 212 and at least onetemperature modification device 214. Temperature modification devices214 can be, for example, a thermoelectric device, a resistive heater,and the like, that permit increasing or decreasing the temperature ofinterface module 206 and 208. Each temperature module 206 and 208 isfurther configured to include an ABTT interface surface 216, which canbe a contact surface or a non-contact surface. Of course, for treatmentof conditions, described further herein, it is anticipated that the mosteffective configuration for treatment is for ABTT interface surface 216to be in contact with ABTT terminus 10.

Control unit 204 is configured to include at least processor 68,non-transitory memory 70, transceiver 72 for bidirectional communicationwith an external electronic device 80, such as a cell phone, watch,television, laptop, etc., and a power supply 76, all of which arepositioned on wearable support 210. Control unit 204 can be connected toABTT terminus interface 202 by one or more wires or a cable 234, or canbe connected wirelessly. Input to control unit 204 can be via separateelectronic device 80, or can be via a connector 224 positioned onwearable support 210 that is configured to provide a wired connection toa remote control device, a separate keyboard, and by other apparatuses,including another electronic apparatus remotely located, such as a cellphone or other wireless device. The functioning of systems such assystem 200, which is configured to gather temperature signals from atleast one ABTT terminus 10 and to provide treatment to at least one ABTTterminus 10, is described in more detail herein.

It should be understood that the systems described hereinabove areexemplary only. The systems can be configured to provide diagnosis only,treatment only, or a combination of diagnosis and treatment.Furthermore, in systems that include only one ABTT interface ortemperature sensor, rather than the dual ABTT interfaces and temperaturesensors described herein that are configured to measure both ABTTterminuses 10 bilaterally and simultaneously, measurement can be made ofone ABTT terminus 10, followed by the other ABTT terminus 10, toaccomplish the comparisons described herein. In other words, the systemsdescribed herein are merely exemplary descriptions of systems that areimplemented using the processes described herein.

The processes described hereinbelow take advantage of hitherto unknowncharacteristics of the human body. More specifically, the brain has amiddle cerebral vein that Applicant recognized through experiments hasthermodynamic properties, by carrying thermal information from the brainto ABTT terminus 10. Hence, a variety of brain conditions can bedetected, as described in the present disclosure, by identifyingchanges, oscillations, or gradients that occur at ABTT terminus 10.Bilateral measurements can predict the onset of seizure or can be usedto diagnose seizure, wherein there is a gradient between two ABTTterminuses 10 of a patient or subject, with an increase greater than orequal to 0.25 degrees Celsius on the affected side as compared to theopposite, non-affected or “good” side.

Bilateral measurements predict the onset of stroke or diagnose ofstroke, wherein there is a gradient between two ABTT terminuses 10 of apatient or subject, with a decrease greater than or equal to 0.2 degreesCelsius on the affected side as compared to the opposite good ornon-affected side.

The brain has an aberration in which an artery (internal carotid) withhigh pressure is contained in a pool of venous blood (cavernous sinus)with low pressure, which may lead to serious complications and rupture.Applicant recognized through experiments that this dissimilar bloodvessel pressure and artery-vein combination with high Reynolds numberhas thermodynamic properties, by carrying thermal information from heartto the cavernous sinus and to the brain, which information is present atABTT terminus 10. Hence, a variety of ailments, physiologic conditions,and heart conditions can be detected by the apparatus and methods of thepresent disclosure by identifying changes or gradients that occur atABTT terminus 10.

For example, bilateral measurement of ABTT terminuses 10 predicts theonset of a heart attack, heart disease, or diagnoses heart attack orheart disease, when there is a bilateral decrease in ABTT terminus 10temperature greater than or equal to 0.2 degrees Celsius that occurs,without change in ambient temperature, in a period less than or equal to120 minutes, and prior to 2300 hours or 11 PM. Note that such systemsare configured to include ambient temperature sensing, humidity sensing,and time interval monitoring, such as by a clock. Since there is anatural decline in brain temperature during sleep, as shown byApplicant, detection of a bilateral decrease that occurs after 2200hours or 10 PM is preferably compared by processor 68 to a normal ortypical baseline for that individual stored in memory, such asnon-transitory memory 70. If there is typically a decrease intemperature of 0.3 degrees Celsius during sleep, or after 2200 hours,and the device identifies at that time, or during sleep, a decline thatis greater than or equal to 0.4 degrees bilaterally, then a heartabnormality is indicated. If there is typically a decrease intemperature of 0.4 degrees Celsius during sleep, or after 2200 hours,and the device identifies at that time, or during sleep, a decline thatis greater than or equal to 0.5 degrees bilaterally, then a heartabnormality is indicated. If there is typically a decrease intemperature of “x” degrees Celsius during sleep, or after 2200 hours,and the device identifies at that time, or during sleep, a decline thatis greater than “x” by 0.2 degrees bilaterally, then a heart abnormalityis indicated, independent of the absolute value of “x.” If there istypically a decrease in temperature of “x” degrees Celsius during sleep,or after 2200 hours, and the device identifies at that time, or duringsleep, a decline that is greater than “x” by 0.4 degrees bilaterally,then a severe heart abnormality is indicated, independent of theabsolute value of “x.”

In mild heart conditions, the left side has lower temperature due to thethermodynamics of the heart-brain connection identified by theApplicant. When there is a moderate heart condition, the temperature ofboth ABTT terminuses 10 decreases, reduces, or suffers approximatelyequally. A processor, such as processor 68, is also configured toidentify whether there is a greater temperature change at left ABTTterminus 10 as compared to right ABTT terminus 10. If there is adecrease in temperature of any value, but preferably a decrease greaterthan or equal to 0.1 degrees Celsius, at left ABTT terminus 10 ascompared to right ABTT terminus 10, then the diagnosis of impeding orevolving heart condition, such as heart ischemia, myocardial infarction,or arrhythmia, is confirmed, the larger the gradient between left andright the more serious the condition, from the more severe, which ismyocardial infarction to the less severe which is myocardial ischemia.Likewise, high response atrial fibrillation (severe arrhythmia) has agreater thermal gradient between right and left as compared to a mildarrhythmia, such as low ventricular response atrial fibrillation.

Applicant also recognized and tested that right or left dominance, ofteninformally described as left or right handedness, influences thetemperature of ABTT 12 and ABTT terminus 10. For a right-handed person,left ABTT terminus 10 is higher than the temperature of right ABTTterminus 10. For a left-handed person, right ABTT terminus 10 has ahigher temperature than left ABTT terminus 10. The systems and methodsof the present disclosure are configured to permit a user, subject, orpatient to be able to enter which side is dominant, and/or testing toidentify dominance, such as writing on a tablet to detect the use of theleft or right hand, and a system in accordance with such an embodimentis configured to include an electronic pad or the like to determinedominance. Applicant also recognized and tested that right or leftdominance, often informally described as left or right handedness, byusing thermal image or thermal mapping using noncontact thermopiles andthermistors, and further recognized that dominance influences the sizeof the heat island (isotherm) having the highest temperature of ABTT 12and ABTT terminus 10. For a right-handed person, the size of the imagewith high temperature of the left ABTT terminus 10 is higher than thesize of the image with high temperature of right ABTT terminus 10. For aleft-handed person, right ABTT terminus 10 has a larger high temperaturezone in thermal image than left ABTT terminus 10.

Dominance can be accounted or considered in the diagnosis of anycondition described herein to determine severity or to predict acondition far in advance of manifestation of the condition. For example,an increase in ABTT terminus 10 temperature on one side that is greaterthan or equal to 0.2 degrees Celsius indicates the onset of seizure inthat side in a person with history of seizures or with a family historyof seizures. It should be understood that an increase in ABTT terminus10 temperature on one side that is greater than or equal to 0.3 degreesCelsius indicates the onset of moderate seizure in that side in a personwith history of seizures or with a family history of seizures. It shouldbe understood that an increase in ABTT terminus 10 temperature on oneside that is greater than or equal to 0.4 degrees Celsius indicates theonset of severe seizure in that side in a person with history ofseizures or with a family history of seizures. It should be understoodthat an increase in ABTT terminus 10 temperature on one side that isgreater than or equal to 0.1 degrees Celsius indicates the onset of mildseizure in that side in a person with history of seizures or with afamily history of seizures. If the baseline temperature has value of “y”and if there is an increase in temperature between greater than 0.1degrees Celsius and lower than 0.25 degrees Celsius above “y”temperature level in one side as compared to the contra-lateral side,then a mild seizure is indicated, independent of the absolute value of“y.” If the baseline temperature has value of “y” and if there is anincrease in temperature equal to or greater than 0.25 degrees Celsiusabove “y” temperature level in one side as compared to thecontra-lateral side, then a seizure is indicated, independent of theabsolute value of “y.”

In this embodiment, dominance is taken into consideration. A reversal oftemperature dominance between left ABTT terminus 10 and right ABTTterminus 10 indicates a more serious or more imminent condition.Reversal of temperature is defined as ABTT terminus 10 of thenon-dominant side, which normally has lower temperature, obtains ahigher temperature than ABTT terminus 10 of the dominant side. By way ofexample, a right-handed person normally will have a higher temperatureat left ABTT terminus 10, as identified by the Applicant. Hence, if thesystems and methods of the present disclosure determine that ABTTterminus 10 on the non-dominant side has a temperature higher than ABTTterminus 10 on the dominant side, such as a higher temperature at rightABTT terminus 10 than the temperature at left ABTT terminus 10 in aright-handed person, such condition indicates a temperature reversal anda more serious problem, or more severe seizure.

A temperature decrease greater than or equal to 0.2 degrees Celsius atone ABTT terminus 10 only indicates the onset of stroke on that side ina person with history of vascular abnormalities or with family historyof stroke. It should be understood that a temperature decrease in ABTTterminus 10 on one side that is greater than or equal to 0.3 degreesCelsius indicates the onset of moderate stroke in that side in a personwith history of hypertension and/or diabetes or with a family history ofstroke. It should be understood that a temperature decrease in ABTTterminus 10 on one side that is greater than or equal to 0.4 degreesCelsius indicates the onset of severe stroke in that side in a personwith history of stroke or with a family history of stroke. It should beunderstood that a temperature decrease in AB TT terminus 10 on one sidethat is greater than or equal to 0.1 degrees Celsius indicates the onsetof mild stroke in that side in a person with history of stroke or with afamily history of stroke. If the baseline temperature has value of “z”and if there is a decrease in temperature between greater than 0.1degrees Celsius and lower than 0.25 degrees Celsius in relation to “z”temperature level in one side as compared to the contra-lateral side,then a mild stroke or brain ischemia is indicated, independent of theabsolute value of “z.” If the baseline temperature has value of “z” andif there is a decrease in temperature equal to or greater than 0.25degrees Celsius in relation to “z” temperature level in one side ascompared to the contra-lateral side, then a stroke is indicated,independent of the absolute value of “z.” In this embodiment, dominanceis taken into consideration. Hence, if there is a reversal oftemperature dominance, as described hereinabove, a more serious or moreimminent condition is indicated. By way of example, a right-handedperson normally will have a higher temperature at left ABTT terminus 10,as identified by Applicant. Hence, if the systems and method of thepresent disclosure detect a relatively higher temperature in thenon-dominant side, such as a higher temperature at right ABTT terminus10 in a right-handed person, the risk of a severe stroke in the leftside of the individual is indicated. If, on the other hand, the strokeis occurring in the right side of a right-handed person, the gradientbetween right and left ABTT terminuses 10 will be much larger thannormal since the right side normally has a lower temperature that isfurther decreased by the stroke, causing the difference between rightand left ABTT terminus 10 to be greater. Thus, a greater temperaturedifference between right and left ABTT terminuses 10 corresponds to thediagnosis of stroke in the non-dominant side.

As previously described hereinabove, bilateral measurement predicts theonset of a heart attack, heart disease, or diagnosis of a heart attackor heart disease, when there is a bilateral decrease greater than orequal to 0.2 degrees Celsius. Considering that a temperature decrease atleft ABTT terminus 10 is indicative of a heart condition, and furtherconsidering that the dominant hemisphere of the brain has a highertemperature, then a system of the present disclosure is configured toaccount for the temperature of each ABTT terminus 10 side beingmeasured. Accordingly, the systems and methods of the present disclosureare configured to identify the sensors associated with left ABTTterminus 10 and right ABTT terminus 10. Hence, if a right-handed person,who is expected to have a higher temperature at left ABTT terminus 10because of its dominance, has a lower temperature than right ABTTterminus 10, a heart condition is indicated. In mild heart conditions,the temperature at left ABTT terminus 10 has a lower temperature due tothe thermodynamics of the heart-brain as identified by Applicant. Whenthere is a moderate condition, both ABTT terminuses 10 experience atemperature reduction or suffer equally. It should be understood that atemperature decrease in ABTT terminus 10 on both sides that is greaterthan or equal to 0.3 degrees Celsius indicates the onset of moderateheart attack in a person with history of hypertension or with a familyhistory of heart disease. It should be understood that a temperaturedecrease in ABTT terminus 10 on both sides that is greater than or equalto 0.4 degrees Celsius indicates the onset of severe heart attack in aperson with history of hypertension or with a family history of heartdisease. It should be understood that a temperature decrease in ABTTterminus 10 that is greater than or equal to 0.1 degrees Celsiusindicates the onset of heart ischemia in a person with history ofhypertension or with a family history of heart disease. If the baselinetemperature has value of “w” and if there is a decrease in temperaturebetween greater than 0.1 degrees Celsius and lower than 0.20 degreesCelsius in relation to “w” temperature, then a heart ischemia isindicated, independent of the absolute value of “w.” If the baselinetemperature has value of “w” and if there is a decrease in temperatureequal to or greater than 0.20 degrees Celsius in relation to “w”temperature level, then a heart attack is indicated, independent of theabsolute value of “w.”

A temperature decrease greater than or equal to 0.25 degrees Celsius atone ABTT terminus 10 only indicates mild neck artery thrombosis (e.g.,carotid artery thrombosis) on that side in a person with history ofvascular abnormalities or atherosclerosis. It should be understood thata temperature decrease in ABTT terminus 10 on one side that is greaterthan or equal to 0.35 degrees Celsius indicates moderate neck arterythrombosis (e.g., carotid artery thrombosis) on that side in a personwith history of vascular abnormalities or atherosclerosis. It should beunderstood that a temperature decrease in ABTT terminus 10 on one sidethat is greater than or equal to 0.5 degrees Celsius indicates severeneck artery thrombosis (e.g., carotid artery thrombosis) on that side ina person with history of vascular abnormalities or atherosclerosis. Itshould be understood that a temperature decrease in ABTT terminus 10 onone side that is greater than or equal to 0.1 degrees Celsius indicatesincipient neck artery thrombosis (e.g., carotid artery thrombosis) onthat side in a person with history of vascular abnormalities oratherosclerosis. If the baseline temperature has value of “p” and ifthere is a decrease in temperature between greater than 0.2 degreesCelsius and lower than 0.3 degrees Celsius in relation to “p”temperature level in one side as compared to the contra-lateral side,then neck artery thrombosis (e.g., carotid artery thrombosis) isindicated, independent of the absolute value of “p.” If the baselinetemperature has value of “p” and if there is a decrease in temperatureequal to or greater than 0.3 degrees Celsius in relation to “p”temperature level in one side as compared to the contra-lateral side,then severe neck artery thrombosis (e.g., carotid artery thrombosis) isindicated, independent of the absolute value of “p.” In this embodiment,dominance is taken into consideration. Hence, if there is a reversal oftemperature dominance, as described hereinabove, a more serious or moreimminent condition is indicated. By way of example, a right-handedperson normally will have a higher temperature at left ABTT terminus 10,as identified by Applicant. Hence, if the systems and method of thepresent disclosure detect a relatively higher temperature in thenon-dominant side, such as a higher temperature at right ABTT terminus10 in a right-handed person, the risk of a severe neck artery thrombosis(e.g., carotid artery thrombosis) in the left side of the individual isindicated. If, on the other hand, the neck artery thrombosis (e.g.,carotid artery thrombosis) is occurring in the right side of aright-handed person, the gradient between right and left ABTT terminuses10 will be much larger than normal since the right side normally has alower temperature that is further decreased by the thrombosis, causingthe difference between right and left ABTT terminus 10 to be greater.Thus, a greater temperature difference between right and left ABTTterminuses 10 corresponds to the diagnosis of neck artery thrombosis(e.g., carotid artery thrombosis) in the non-dominant side.

A temperature increase greater than or equal to 0.15 degrees Celsius atone ABTT terminus 10 only indicates mild neck vein thrombosis (e.g.,jugular vein thrombosis) on that side in a person with history ofvascular abnormalities or atherosclerosis. It should be understood thata temperature increase in ABTT terminus 10 on one side that is greaterthan or equal to 0.25 degrees Celsius indicates moderate neck veinthrombosis (e.g., jugular vein thrombosis) on that side in a person withhistory of vascular abnormalities or atherosclerosis. It should beunderstood that a temperature increase in ABTT terminus 10 on one sidethat is greater than or equal to 0.35 degrees Celsius indicates severeneck vein thrombosis (e.g., jugular vein thrombosis) on that side in aperson with history of vascular abnormalities or atherosclerosis. Itshould be understood that a temperature increase in ABTT terminus 10 onone side that is greater than or equal to 0.1 degrees Celsius indicatesincipient neck vein thrombosis (e.g., jugular vein thrombosis) on thatside in a person with history of vascular abnormalities oratherosclerosis. If the baseline temperature has value of “q” and ifthere is an increase in temperature between greater than 0.15 degreesCelsius and lower than 0.3 degrees Celsius in relation to “q”temperature level in one side as compared to the contra-lateral side,then neck vein thrombosis (e.g., jugular vein thrombosis) is indicated,independent of the absolute value of “q.” If the baseline temperaturehas value of “q” and if there is an increase in temperature equal to orgreater than 0.3 degrees Celsius in relation to “q” temperature level inone side as compared to the contra-lateral side, then severe neck veinthrombosis (e.g., jugular vein thrombosis) is indicated, independent ofthe absolute value of “p.”

As exemplary examples, in a person who is would normally consideredright handed or right dominant, with a temperature X at left ABTTterminus 10 and temperature Y at right ABTT terminus 10, the typicaltemperature relationships are X>Y. If a right-handed or right dominantperson has a heart condition, the temperature at left ABTT terminus 10will be X minus 0.2 degrees Celsius, and the temperature at right ABTTterminus 10 will be Y minus 0.1 degrees Celsius. While the temperatureof both ABTT terminuses 10 decreases, the left ABTT terminus 10temperature decreases more in the left side. Hence, temperatures tend toequalize in a heart condition that is mild, with right and left ABTThaving about the same temperature. In a more serious condition bothsides will reduce equally, hence the left ABTT remains higher than theright ABTT, in a right-handed person

For a left-handed or left dominant person, conditions are reversed fromthat of a right-handed person. Thus, the typical temperaturerelationships are X<Y. If a left handed or left dominant person has aheart condition, the temperature at left ABTT terminus will still be Xminus 0.2 degrees Celsius and the temperature at right ABTT terminuswill still be Y minus 0.1 degrees Celsius, but the temperature of leftABTT terminus 10 will be much lower than the decreased temperature ofleft ABTT terminus 10 for a right-handed person, since the temperatureof left ABTT terminus 10 is already lower than the temperature of rightABTT terminus 10 for a left-handed person. Hence, there is a largerdifference between right and left ABTT terminus 10 temperature whenthere is a mild heart condition for a left-handed person. In a moreserious condition, the temperature of both ABTT terminuses 10 willreduce equally, hence the difference between right and left ABTTterminuses 10 remains stable in this situation.

The end of ABTT terminus 10 internally connects with the central portionof the brain called the hypothalamus and the hypothalamic-hypophysealaxis, which consists of a neuro-endocrine connection, meaning aconnection of the nervous system to the location where the hormones aregenerated by the brain or the pituitary gland. Applicant recognized thatABTT 12 connects with this axis and the pituitary gland, and Applicantrecognized and tested the axis via ABTT terminus 10, observing that itis possible to act on the axis and pituitary gland using a specializeddevice and method, such as those that are disclosed herein. The deviceis configured to include a temperature modification device, which caninclude thermally retentive materials, thermoelectric devices or Peltierdevices, infrared heat-generating non-contact devices, and the like,which apply a certain amount of heat to ABTT terminus 10, the amount ofheat preferably reaching a value greater than or equal to 37.5 degreesCelsius, preferably for a period greater than or equal to 10 minutes. Itshould be understood that the amount of heat and duration of exposure toheat vary and are dependent on stage of the disease and type of disease.This thermal effect is carried via ABTT 10, which acts as a heat pipe,to the hypothalamic-hypophyseal axis and pituitary gland, indicating theneed to reduce production of thermogenesis, or reduce production ofhormones associated with thermogenesis. A main hormone associated withthermogenesis is the thyroid hormone, and thus through this device andmethod reduction of production of the thyroid hormone can be achieved.Heat via ABTT 12 causes a reduction in production of thyroid releasehormone, thereby reducing production of thyroid hormones. Conversely,removal of heat from ABTT terminus 10 causes an increase in theproduction of thyroid release hormone. For example, in an exemplaryembodiment, a system for applying heat to ABTT terminus 10 can increasethe temperature at ABTT terminus 10 by an amount greater than or equalto 0.3 degrees Celsius as compared to a baseline temperature to decreaseproduction of hormones. Similarly, a system for removing heat from ABTTterminus 10 can decrease the temperature at ABTT terminus 10 by anamount greater than or equal to 0.3 degrees Celsius as compared to abaseline temperature to increase production of hormones. Hence, thedevices and methods of the present disclosure can be used for treatinghyperthyroidism or any increase in thyroid hormone. Moreover, commonlythyroid cancer is associated with growth of a tumor via the presence ofthyroid hormones stimulating the cancerous tissue. Hence, a reduction ofthe thyroid hormone as provided by the teachings of the presentdisclosure can be used for treatment of thyroid cancer. Further, thoughspecific treatment embodiments are described herein, it should beunderstood that increasing and decreasing the temperature at ABTTterminus 10 can be used for treating other disorders. By way of example,the present disclosure also provides a device and method for treatingAlzheimer's disease, by a device delivering heat, the amount of heatpreferably reaching a value greater than or equal to 37.0 degreesCelsius, preferably for a period great than or equal to than 5 minutes.The present disclosure also provides a device and method for preventingAlzheimer's disease, by a device delivering heat, the amount of heatpreferably reaching a value greater than or equal to 37.0 degreesCelsius, preferably for a period greater than or equal to 10 minutes. Itshould be understood that the amount of heat and duration of exposure toheat vary in Alzheimer's disease and are dependent on the stage of thedisease.

Another embodiment for increasing production of thyroid hormones andtreating a variety of disorders includes a device that is configured toinclude a temperature modification device, such as thermally retentivematerials, thermoelectric or Peltier devices, infrared non-contactdevices, and the like, which remove a certain amount of heat from ABTTterminus 10, the amount of heat being removed preferably by a devicehaving a temperature value less than or equal to 35 degrees Celsius,preferably for a period greater than or equal to 3 minutes. The presentdisclosure also provides a device and method for treating multiplesclerosis, by a device removing heat, the amount of heat preferablyreaching a value less than or equal to 34.5 degrees Celsius, preferablyfor a period greater than or equal to 5 minutes.

Another embodiment for increasing production of thyroid hormones andtreating a variety of disorders includes a device that is configured toinclude a temperature modification device, such as thermally retentivematerials, thermoelectric or Peltier devices, and the like, which removeheat from ABTT terminus 10, the amount of heat being removed preferablybeing removed by a device having temperature value that is lower than abaseline temperature by an amount that is greater than or equal to 0.2degrees Celsius, preferably for a period greater than or equal to 5minutes, the device configured to include a processor that is configuredto identify a baseline value and to activate the temperaturemodification device by transmitting temperature control signals to thetemperature modification device to achieve a temperature that is lowerthan a baseline temperature by an amount that is greater than or equalto 0.2 degrees Celsius.

Another embodiment for reducing production of thyroid hormones andtreating a variety of disorders includes a device that is configured toinclude a temperature modification device, such as thermally retentivematerials, thermoelectric or Peltier devices, infrared non-contactdevices, and the like, which apply a certain amount of heat to ABTTterminus 10, the amount of heat being applied is applied preferably by atemperature modification device having a temperature value that ishigher than a baseline temperature by an amount that is greater than orequal to 0.2 degrees Celsius, preferably for a period that is greaterthan or equal to 10 minutes, the device configured to include aprocessor that is configured to identify the baseline value and toactivate the temperature modification device to achieve a temperaturethat is higher than the baseline temperature by an amount that isgreater than or equal to 0.2 degrees Celsius.

Is should be understood that other hormones can be activated, i.e.,increasing production or reducing production of hormones, in accordancewith the devices and methods of the present disclosure. It should alsobe understood that that other hypothalamic centers, such as hunger,pleasure, pain, sleep, thermal, and the suprachiasmatic nucleus can bestimulated or inhibited in accordance with the devices and methods ofthe present disclosure. The present disclosure also provides a deviceand method for treating obesity and/or for inhibition of hunger center,by a device removing heat, the amount of heat preferably reaching avalue less than or equal to 34 degrees Celsius, preferably for a periodgreater than or equal to 20 minutes. The present disclosure alsoprovides a device and method for treating pain and/or for inhibition ofthe pain center, by a device removing heat, the amount of heatpreferably reaching a value less than or equal to 34 degrees Celsius,preferably for a period greater than or equal to 15 minutes.

Heart rate, blood pressure, blood flow, oxygen levels and oxygensaturation, and body chemistry such as glucose level, and the like,besides carbon dioxide and other gases. Altered thermodynamics withbrain temperature being out of the optimal brain thermal zone can causecardiovascular changes and identify neoplasia and/or neural conditions.In another embodiment, the dual sensing system of the present disclosureincludes a bilateral heart beat detection system detecting a heart rateat one or more ABTT terminuses 10, wherein a difference in heart beatdetected at one site as compared to the contralateral side is indicativeof abnormal thermodynamics and/or of a thrombo-embolic process. By wayof example, when a thrombo-embolic process is occurring in the rightcardiovascular or cerebral network the heart rate at right ABTT terminus10 differs from left ABTT terminus 10 by an amount of 1 beat or more per60 seconds. In another embodiment, the dual sensing system of thepresent invention includes bilateral blood pressure detection systemdetecting blood pressure at ABTT terminus 10, wherein a difference inblood pressure detected at one site as compared to the contralateralside is indicative of abnormal thermodynamics and/or of neoplasia and/orthrombo-embolic process. By way of example, when a neoplasia orthrombotic process is occurring in the right cerebral network, the bloodpressure at right ABTT terminus 10 differs from the blood pressure atleft ABTT terminus 10 by an amount greater than or equal to 5 mm Hg foreither systolic or diastolic blood pressure. In another embodiment, thedual sensing system of the present invention includes bilateral oxygendetection system detecting oxygen level or oxygen saturation at ABTTterminus 10, wherein a difference in oxygen level or oxygen saturationdetected at one site as compared to the contralateral side is indicativeof abnormal thermodynamics and/or of neoplasia, and/or neuraldysfunction and/or vascular process. By way of example, when a traumaticbrain injury is occurring in the right cerebral network, the oxygen atright ABTT terminus 10 differs from left ABTT terminus 10, right ABTTterminus 10 having an oxygen saturation equal to or lower than 94% whileleft ABTT terminus 10 has oxygen saturation between 95% and 100%. When asevere traumatic brain injury or stroke is occurring in the rightcerebral network, the oxygen at right ABTT terminus 10 differs from leftABTT terminus 10, right ABTT terminus 10 having an oxygen saturationequal to or lower than 91% while left ABTT terminus 10 has oxygensaturation between 95% and 100%. When a severe stroke is occurring inthe right cerebral network, the oxygen at right ABTT terminus 10 differsfrom left ABTT terminus 10, right ABTT terminus 10 having an oxygensaturation less than or equal to 86% while left ABTT terminus 10 hasoxygen saturation between 95% and 100%. In another embodiment, the dualsensing system of the present invention includes bilateral glucosedetection system detecting glucose level at ABTT terminus 10, wherein adifference in glucose level detected at one site as compared to thecontralateral side is indicative of abnormal thermodynamics and/or ofneoplasia, and/or neurologic conditions and/or vascular process. By wayof example, when neoplasia is occurring in the right brain, the glucoselevel at right ABTT terminus 10 differs from left ABTT terminus 10,right ABTT terminus 10 having a glucose level greater than or equal to 3mg/dl as compared to glucose levels at left ABTT terminus 10. FIG. 20shows exemplary measuring devices that can be coupled to ABTT terminus10, including a spectrometer 942 for measuring glucose, a light sourceand photodetector 944 for measuring oxygenation, a pressure plate 946for measuring blood pressure and pulse rate, and a piezoelectric sensor948, also for measuring blood pressure and pulse rate. Of course, suchdevices are exemplary, and can be combined with a temperature sensor orwith each other to obtain a plurality of simultaneous measurements fromABTT terminus.

A temperature increase greater than or equal to 0.15 degrees Celsius atone ABTT terminus 10 only indicates mild traumatic brain injury on thatside in a person with history of brain injury or concussion. It shouldbe understood that a temperature increase in ABTT terminus 10 on oneside that is greater than or equal to 0.25 degrees Celsius indicatesmoderate traumatic brain injury on that side in a person with history ofbrain injury or concussion. It should be understood that a temperatureincrease in ABTT terminus 10 on one side that is greater than or equalto 0.35 degrees Celsius indicates severe traumatic brain injury on thatside in a person with history of brain injury or concussion. It shouldbe understood that a temperature increase in ABTT terminus 10 on oneside that is greater than or equal to 0.1 degrees Celsius indicatesincipient traumatic brain injury on that side in a person with historyof vascular abnormalities or atherosclerosis. If the baselinetemperature has value of “b” and if there is an increase in temperaturebetween greater than 0.15 degrees Celsius and lower than 0.25 degreesCelsius in relation to “b” temperature level in one side as compared tothe contra-lateral side, then traumatic brain injury on that side in aperson with history of brain injury or concussion is indicated,independent of the absolute value of “b.” If the baseline temperaturehas value of “b” and if there is an increase in temperature equal to orgreater than 0.25 degrees Celsius in relation to “b” temperature levelin one side as compared to the contra-lateral side, then severetraumatic brain injury on that side in a person with history of braininjury or concussion is indicated, independent of the absolute value of“p.”

FIG. 20 shows additional measuring devices that can acquire or measuredata, information, or characteristics present at the ABTT terminus orother body regions, including a spectrometer 942 for measuring glucose,a light source and photodetector 944 for measuring oxygenation, apressure plate 946 for measuring blood pressure and pulse rate, and apiezoelectric sensor 948, also for measuring blood pressure and pulserate.

FIG. 9 shows a first treatment process for thyroid and other disordersin accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure,indicated generally at 250. The end of ABTT 12 internally connects withthe central portion of the brain called the hypothalamus and thehypothalamic-hypophyseal axis, which consists of a neuro-endocrineconnection, meaning a connection of the nervous system to the locationwhere the hormones are generated by the brain (or pituitary gland).Applicant recognized that ABTT 12 connects with this axis and thepituitary gland, and Applicant recognized and tested the axis via ABTT,and observed that it is possible to act on the axis and pituitary glandusing a specialized device, such as those disclosed herein configured toprovide heat to ABTT terminus 10. The device includes thermal input,including thermally retentive materials, thermoelectric devices, Peltierdevices, infrared heat-generating non-contact devices, and the like thatapply a certain amount of heat to ABTT 12, the amount of heat preferablyreaching a value that is greater than or equal to 37.5 degrees Celsius,preferably for a period greater than or equal to 10 minutes. Thisthermal effect is carried via ABTT 12 heat pipe to the axis andpituitary gland, indicating the need to reduce production ofthermogenesis, or reduce production of hormones associated withthermogenesis. A main hormone associated with thermogenesis is a thyroidhormone, and thus through this device and the method of process 250,reduction of production of thyroid hormone can be achieved. Heat viaABTT 12 causes a reduction in production of a thyroid release hormone,reducing thereby production of thyroid hormones. Hence, the method ofprocess 250 and associated device can be used for treatinghyperthyroidism or any increase in thyroid hormone. Moreover, commonlythyroid cancer is associated with growth of tumor via the presence ofthyroid hormones stimulating the cancerous tissue. Hence, a reduction ofthyroid hormone as provided by the present disclosure can be used fortreatment of thyroid cancer.

Process 250 begins with a start process 252, which can includeinitializing a control device, temperature sensors, and other electronicelements of a system, loading a program and predetermined values forcomparison from non-transitory memory, and the like. Once start process252 is completed, control passes from start process 252 to a heat outputprocess 254.

In heat output process 254, one or more temperature modificationdevices, such as temperature modification devices 64, are actuated orpowered to provide heat to at least one ABTT interface surface 66. Theinitial temperature can be a predetermined value, such as 37.5 degreesCelsius. As heat is being generated, a temperature sensor, such astemperature sensor 62, can be simultaneously measuring the temperatureof at least one ABTT terminus 10. Although ABTT terminus 10 is the ideallocation for a temperature sensor location, and although other locationsin the body will not have the same precision and accuracy as ABTTterminus 10, it should be understood that temperature sensors locatedelsewhere on the surface of the body or inside the body can be used tomonitor the changes in temperature from applying heat to ABTTterminus(es) 10 or removing heat from ABTT terminus(es) 10, and thesurface sensors or internal sensors can be applied to any embodiment ofthe present disclosure. Moreover, sensors located in other parts thebody, both on the surface of the body and inside the body, are withinthe scope of the present disclosure and provide information ondecoupling of the brain and skin surface, and decoupling between thebrain and the internal part of the body. Once heat output process 254 iscomplete, control passes from process 254 to a predetermined temperaturedecision process 256.

In predetermined temperature decision process 256, a determination ismade as to whether the temperature of an associated ABTT terminus 10 hasreached a predetermined temperature, which in the exemplary embodimentof FIG. 9 is 37.5 degrees Celsius. If the temperature of ABTT terminus10 is not greater than or equal to the predetermined temperature,control passes from decision process 256 to an increase outputtemperature process 258. If the temperature of ABTT terminus 10 isgreater than or equal to the predetermined temperature, control passesfrom decision process 256 to an elapsed time decision process 260.

In elapsed time decision process 260, a determination of whether apredetermined time has passed is made. If the predetermined time haspassed, which is 10 minutes in the embodiment of FIG. 9 , then controlpasses from elapsed time decision process 260 to an end process 262,where notification can be provided to a user or operator that process250 is complete. Such notification can be via, for example, a display,vibration, or audible sound. If the predetermined time has yet to pass,control remains with elapsed time decision process 260 via a loop backto elapsed time decision process 260 until the elapsed time is greaterthan or equal to the predetermined time interval.

FIG. 10 shows a second treatment process for thyroid and other disordersin accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure,indicated generally at 300. This embodiment for acting on thehypothalamus or for decreasing production of thyroid hormones includes adevice that further includes a thermal input device, apparatus, ormechanism, such as thermally retentive materials, thermoelectricdevices, Peltier devices, infrared non-contact devices, and the like,which provide a certain amount of heat to ABTT terminus 10, the amountof heat being added preferably being added by a device having atemperature value greater than or equal to 37.2 degrees Celsius,preferably for a period greater than or equal to 10 seconds, the devicehaving a controller that activates the temperature modification deviceto achieve a temperature greater than or equal to 37.2 degrees Celsius.

Process 300 begins with a start process 302, which can includeinitializing a control device, temperature sensors, and other electronicelements of a system, loading a program and predetermined values forcomparison from non-transitory memory, and the like. Once start process302 is completed, control passes from start process 302 to a heat outputdecision process 304.

In heat output decision process 304, one or more temperaturemodification devices, such as temperature modification devices 64, areactuated or powered to provide heat to at least one ABTT interfacesurface 66. The initial temperature can be a predetermined value, suchas 37.2 degrees Celsius. As heat is being generated, a temperaturesensor, such as temperature sensor 62, can be simultaneously measuringthe temperature of at least one ABTT terminus 10. Once heat outputdecision process 304 is complete, control passes from decision process304 to a predetermined temperature process 306.

In predetermined temperature process 306, a determination is made as towhether the temperature of an associated ABTT terminus 10 has reached apredetermined temperature, which in the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 10is 37.2 degrees Celsius. If the temperature of ABTT terminus 10 is notgreater than or equal to the predetermined temperature, control passesfrom process 306 to an increase output temperature process 308. If thetemperature of ABTT terminus 10 is greater than or equal to thepredetermined temperature, control passes from process 306 to an elapsedtime decision process 310.

In elapsed time decision process 310, a determination of whether apredetermined time has passed is made. If the predetermined time haspassed, which is 10 seconds in the embodiment of FIG. 10 , then controlpasses from elapsed time decision process 310 to an end process 312,where notification can be provided to a user or operator that process300 is complete. Such notification can be via, for example, a display,vibration, or audible sound. If the predetermined time has yet to pass,control remains with elapsed time decision process 310 via a loop backto elapsed time decision process 310 until the elapsed time is greaterthan or equal to the predetermined time interval.

FIG. 11 shows a third treatment process for thyroid and other disordersin accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure,indicated generally at 350. This embodiment for increasing production ofthyroid hormones includes a device that further includes a device thatis able to remove heat from ABTT terminus 10, such as thermallyretentive materials that are cooled, thermoelectric or Peltier devices,and the like that remove a certain amount of heat from ABTT terminus 10,the heat being removed preferably by a device having temperature valuegreater than or equal to 36.2 degrees Celsius, preferably for a periodgreater than or equal to 2 minutes.

Process 350 begins with a start process 352, which can includeinitializing a control device, temperature sensors, and other electronicelements of a system, loading a program and predetermined values forcomparison from non-transitory memory, and the like. Once start process352 is completed, control passes from start process 352 to a heatremoval process 354.

In heat removal process 354, one or more temperature modificationdevices, such as temperature modification devices 64, are actuated orpowered to remove heat from at least one ABTT interface surface 66. Theinitial temperature of ABTT interface surface 66 can be a predeterminedvalue, such as 36.2 degrees Celsius. As heat is being removed, atemperature sensor, such as temperature sensor 62, can be simultaneouslymeasuring the temperature of at least one ABTT terminus 10. Once heatremoval process 354 is complete, control passes from process 354 to apredetermined temperature decision process 356.

In predetermined temperature decision process 356, a determination ismade as to whether the temperature of an associated ABTT terminus 10 hasreached a predetermined temperature, which in the exemplary embodimentof FIG. 11 is 36.2 degrees Celsius. If the temperature of ABTT terminus10 is not less than or equal to the predetermined temperature, controlpasses from decision process 356 to a decrease output temperatureprocess 358. If the temperature of ABTT terminus 10 is less than orequal to the predetermined temperature, control passes from decisionprocess 356 to an elapsed time decision process 360.

In elapsed time decision process 360, a determination of whether apredetermined time has passed is made. If the predetermined time haspassed, which is 2 minutes in the embodiment of FIG. 11 , then controlpasses from elapsed time decision process 360 to an end process 362,where notification can be provided to a user or operator that process350 is complete. Such notification can be via, for example, a display,vibration, or audible sound. If the predetermined time has yet to pass,control remains with elapsed time decision process 360 via a loop backto elapsed time decision process 360 until the elapsed time is greaterthan or equal to the predetermined time interval.

FIG. 12 shows a fourth treatment process for thyroid and other disordersin accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure,indicated generally at 400. This embodiment for increasing production ofthyroid hormones includes a device that further includes a device thatis able to remove heat from ABTT terminus 10, such as thermallyretentive materials that are cooled, thermoelectric or Peltier devices,and the like that remove a certain amount of heat from ABTT terminus 10,the heat being removed preferably by a device having temperature valueless than or equal to 36.0 degrees Celsius, preferably for a periodgreater than or equal to 2 minutes.

Process 400 begins with a start process 402, which can includeinitializing a control device, temperature sensors, and other electronicelements of a system, loading a program and predetermined values forcomparison from non-transitory memory, and the like. Once start process402 is completed, control passes from start process 402 to a heatremoval process 404.

In heat removal process 404, one or more temperature modificationdevices, such as temperature modification devices 64, are actuated orpowered to remove heat from at least one ABTT interface surface 66. Theinitial temperature of ABTT interface surface 66 can be a predeterminedvalue, such as 36.0 degrees Celsius. As heat is being removed, atemperature sensor, such as temperature sensor 62, can be simultaneouslymeasuring the temperature of at least one ABTT terminus 10. Once heatremoval process 404 is complete, control passes from process 404 to apredetermined temperature decision process 406.

In predetermined temperature decision process 406, a determination ismade as to whether the temperature of an associated ABTT terminus 10 hasreached a predetermined temperature, which in the exemplary embodimentof FIG. 12 is 36.0 degrees Celsius. If the temperature of ABTT terminus10 is not less than or equal to the predetermined temperature, controlpasses from decision process 406 to a decrease output temperatureprocess 408. If the temperature of ABTT terminus 10 is less than orequal to the predetermined temperature, control passes from decisionprocess 406 to an elapsed time decision process 410.

In elapsed time decision process 410, a determination of whether apredetermined time has passed is made. If the predetermined time haspassed, which is 2 minutes in the embodiment of FIG. 12 , then controlpasses from elapsed time decision process 410 to an end process 412,where notification can be provided to a user or operator that process400 is complete. Such notification can be via, for example, a display,vibration, or audible sound. If the predetermined time has yet to pass,control remains with elapsed time decision process 410 via a loop backto elapsed time decision process 410 until the elapsed time is greaterthan or equal to the predetermined time interval.

FIG. 13 shows a fifth treatment process for thyroid and other disordersin accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure,indicated generally at 450. This embodiment for increasing production ofthyroid hormones includes a device that further includes a device forthe removal of heat from ABTT terminus 10, such as thermally retentivematerials that can be cooled, thermoelectric or Peltier devices, and thelike that are able remove heat from ABTT terminus 10, the heat beingpreferably removed by a device having temperature value less than orequal to 0.2 degrees Celsius as compared to a baseline temperature,preferably for a period greater than or equal to 1 minute, the devicehaving a controller that identifies the baseline value and activates theheat removal device or apparatus to achieve a temperature less than orequal to 0.2 degrees Celsius as compared to the baseline temperature. Inalternative embodiments, the period can be longer, such as greater thanor equal to 3 minutes, or greater than or equal to 10 minutes, asdescribed herein.

Process 450 begins with a start process 452, which can includeinitializing a control device, temperature sensors, and other electronicelements of a system, loading a program and predetermined values forcomparison from non-transitory memory, and the like. Once start process452 is completed, control passes from start process 452 to a receivetemperature input process 454.

In temperature input process 454, temperature signals from one or moretemperature sensors, such as temperature sensors 62, is received. Asdescribed herein, such signals, which represent the temperature of ABTTterminus 10, can be from one ABTT terminus 10 or from two ABTTterminuses 10. Once temperature signals have been received, controlpasses from temperature input process 454 to an establish baselinedecision process 456.

In establish baseline decision process 456, a processor, such asprocessor 68, determines whether sufficient temperature information hasbeen received to establish a baseline temperature. If sufficientinformation has yet to be received, control passes from establishbaseline decision process 456 to receiving temperature input process454. If sufficient temperature information has been received toestablish a baseline temperature, which should be considered an averagetemperature over an interval, such as at least two minutes, controlpasses from establish baseline decision process 456 to an establishleft/right dominance process 458.

Applicant recognized and tested that right or left dominance influencesthe temperature of ABTT terminus 10. For a right-handed person, leftABTT terminus 10 has a higher temperature than right ABTT terminus 10.For a left-handed person, right ABTT terminus 10 has a highertemperature than left ABTT terminus 10. The systems of the presentdisclosure can be configured to include an input apparatus to enterinformation regarding the dominant side, the system processor cananalyze received temperature information to determine the dominant side,or other testing techniques, such as determining the dominant side inwriting, can be used to determine dominance. Thus, process 450 can beimplemented on a system that is configured to include electronic pad orthe like to enable a written input to determine dominance. Suchdominance is established in process 458, by analysis, testing, or input.Once dominance is established, control passes from establish left/rightdominance process 458 to a left-handed decision process 460.

In left handed decision process 460, if the subject or patient is notleft handed, control passes to a temperature decision process 462. Ifthe subject or patient is left handed, control passes to a temperaturedecision process 470.

In temperature decision process 462, process 450 determines whether thetemperature at right ABTT terminus 10 is less than or equal to 36.0degrees Celsius, and whether the temperature of left ABTT terminus 10 isless than or equal to the temperature of right ABTT terminus 10 minus0.2 degrees Celsius. If the conditions of decision process 462 are notmet, control passes to an adjust temperature process 464, where thetemperature of temperature modification devices, such as devices 64, isdecreased. Control then passes to a receive temperature input process474.

In receive temperature input process 474, temperature signals arereceived from, for example, one or more temperature sensors 62. Once,the temperature signals are received, control passes to temperaturedecision process 462, which functions as previously described herein.

Once the conditions of temperature decision process 462 are met, controlpasses from process 462 to a time elapsed process 466. In time elapsedprocess 466, a determination of whether a predetermined interval haspassed is determined. In an exemplary embodiment, the predeterminedinterval is at least 1 minute. In another exemplary embodiment, thepredetermined interval is at least 10 minutes. If the predeterminedinterval has passed, control passes from time elapsed process 466 to anend process 468, where notification can be provided to a user oroperator that process 450 is complete. Such notification can be via, forexample, a display, vibration, or audible sound. If the predeterminedtime has yet to pass, control remains with elapsed time decision process466 via a loop back to elapsed time decision process 466 until theelapsed time is greater than or equal to the predetermined timeinterval.

Returning to temperature decision process 470, process 450 determineswhether the temperature at left ABTT terminus 10 is less than or equalto 36.0 degrees Celsius, and whether the temperature of right ABTTterminus 10 is less than or equal to the temperature of left ABTTterminus 10 minus 0.2 degrees Celsius. If the conditions of decisionprocess 470 are not met, control passes to an adjust temperature process472, where the temperature of temperature modification devices, such asdevices 64, is decreased. Control then passes to a receive temperatureinput process 476.

In receive temperature input process 476, temperature signals arereceived from, for example, one or more temperature sensors 62. Once,the temperature signals are received, control passes to temperaturedecision process 470. Once the conditions of temperature decisionprocess 470 are met, control passes from process 470 to elapsed timedecision process 466, which functions as described hereinabove.

FIG. 14 shows a sixth treatment process for thyroid and other disordersin accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure,indicated generally at 500. This embodiment for acting on thehypothalamus or increasing production of thyroid hormones includes adevice that further includes a device that is able to remove heat fromABTT terminus 10, such as thermally retentive materials that are cooled,thermoelectric or Peltier devices, and the like that remove a certainamount of heat from ABTT terminus 10, the heat being removed preferablyby a device having a temperature value less than or equal to 35.7degrees Celsius, preferably for a period great than or equal to 1second, the device including a processor, such as processor 68, whichidentifies the baseline value and activates the thermal removal deviceor apparatus to achieve a temperature less than or equal to 35.7 degreesCelsius.

Process 500 begins with a start process 502, which can includeinitializing a control device, temperature sensors, and other electronicelements of a system, loading a program and predetermined values forcomparison from non-transitory memory, and the like. Once start process502 is completed, control passes from start process 502 to a heatremoval process 504.

In heat removal process 504, one or more temperature modificationdevices, such as temperature modification devices 64, are actuated orpowered to remove heat from at least one ABTT interface surface 66. Theinitial temperature of ABTT interface surface 66 can be a predeterminedvalue, such as 30.0 degrees Celsius. As heat is being removed, atemperature sensor, such as temperature sensor 62, can be simultaneouslymeasuring the temperature of at least one ABTT terminus 10. Once heatremoval process 504 is complete, control passes from process 504 to apredetermined temperature decision process 506.

In predetermined temperature decision process 506, a determination ismade as to whether the temperature of an associated ABTT terminus 10 hasreached a predetermined temperature, which in the exemplary embodimentof FIG. 14 is less than or equal to 35.7 degrees Celsius. If thetemperature of ABTT terminus 10 is not less than or equal to thepredetermined temperature, control passes from decision process 506 to adecrease output temperature process 508. If the temperature of ABTTterminus 10 is less than or equal to the predetermined temperature,control passes from decision process 506 to an elapsed time decisionprocess 510. In elapsed time decision process 510, a determination ofwhether a predetermined time has passed is made. If the predeterminedtime has passed, which is 1 second in the embodiment of FIG. 14 , thencontrol passes from elapsed time decision process 510 to an end process512, where notification can be provided to a user or operator thatprocess 500 is complete. Such notification can be via, for example, adisplay, vibration, or audible sound. If the predetermined time has yetto pass, control remains with elapsed time decision process 510 via aloop back to elapsed time decision process 510 until the elapsed time isgreater than or equal to the predetermined time interval.

FIG. 15 shows a seventh treatment process for thyroid and otherdisorders in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure, indicated generally at 550, which is similar to theembodiment of FIG. 13 in some respects. This embodiment for increasingor decreasing production of thyroid hormones includes a device that canadd or remove heat from ABTT terminus 10, such as a thermoelectric orPeltier device, that is able to add or remove heat from ABTT terminus10, as described herein.

The embodiment of FIG. 15 is configured to prevent or treat Alzheimer'sdisease and to prevent or treat high fever, by increasing thetemperature at ABTT terminus 10 by an amount that is higher than abaseline temperature by an amount that is greater than or equal to 0.2degrees Celsius.

Further, the embodiment of FIG. 15 is configured to prevent or treatParkinson's disease, to prevent or treat traumatic brain injury, and toprevent or treat sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) by decreasing thetemperature at ABTT terminus 10 by an amount that is lower than abaseline temperature by an amount that is greater than or equal to 0.2degrees Celsius.

Process 550 begins with a start process 552, which can includeinitializing a control device, temperature sensors, and other electronicelements of a system, loading a program and predetermined values forcomparison from non-transitory memory, and the like. Once start process552 is completed, control passes from start process 552 to a receivetemperature input process 554.

In temperature input process 554, temperature signals from one or moretemperature sensors, such as temperature sensors 62, is received. Asdescribed herein, such signals can be from one ABTT terminus 10 or fromtwo ABTT terminuses 10. Once temperature signals have been received,control passes from temperature input process 554 to an establishbaseline decision process 556.

In establish baseline decision process 556, a processor, such asprocessor 68, determines whether sufficient temperature information hasbeen received to establish a baseline temperature. If sufficientinformation has yet to be received, control passes from establishbaseline decision process 556 to receiving temperature input process554. If sufficient temperature information has been received toestablish a baseline temperature, which should be considered an averagetemperature over an interval, such as at least two minutes, controlpasses from establish baseline decision process 556 to an operator inputprocess 558.

In operator input process 558, an operator or other user inputs whethera system needs to increase or decrease hormone production. Once operatorinput process 558 is complete, control passes from operator inputprocess 558 to an increase thyroid production decision process 560.

In increase thyroid product decision process 560, if hormone productionis to be increased, control passes to remove heat process 572. Ifhormone production is to be decreased, control passes from decisionprocess 560 to an apply heat process 562.

In apply heat process 562, the temperature of one or more temperaturemodification devices, such as devices 64, is increased to apply heat toone or more ABTT terminuses 10. Control then passes from apply heatprocess 562 to a temperature decision process 564.

In temperature decision process 564, it is determined whether thetemperature of each ABTT terminus 10 is greater than or equal to thebaseline temperature plus 0.2 degrees Celsius. If the temperature isless than this value, control passes to an increase temperature process570. If the temperature is greater than or equal to this value, controlpasses from decision process 564 to a time elapsed decision process 566.

In time elapsed decision process 566, it is determined whether theelapsed time of heat application has reached greater than or equal to apredetermined period, such as 1 minute. If the predetermined elapsedtime has been reached, control passes to an end process 568, whereprocess 550 is terminated. If the elapsed time is less than thepredetermined period, control loops back to time elapsed decisionprocess 566 until the predetermined interval is reached.

Returning to increase temperature process 570, the temperature of thetemperature modification device is increased by a predetermined amount,such as 0.1 degrees Celsius. Control then passes from increasetemperature process 570 to temperature decision process 564, whichfunctions as previously described hereinabove.

Returning now to remove heat process 572, the temperature modificationdevice is actuated to remove heat from ABTT terminus 10 to increasehormone production. The initial temperature of the temperaturemodification device can be the baseline temperature, or the baselinetemperature minus 0.2 degrees Celsius, or another value. Once removeheat process 572 is complete, control passes to a temperature decisionprocess 574.

In temperature decision process 574, it is determined whether thetemperature of each ABTT terminus 10 is less than or equal to thebaseline temperature minus 0.2 degrees Celsius. If the temperature isgreater than this value, control passes to a decrease temperatureprocess 576. If the temperature is less than or equal to this value,control passes from decision process 574 to a time elapsed decisionprocess 578.

In time elapsed decision process 578, it is determined whether theelapsed time of heat removal has reached greater than or equal to apredetermined period, such as 2 minutes. If the predetermined elapsedtime has been reached, control passes to end process 568, describedhereinabove. If the elapsed time is less than the predetermined period,control loops back to time elapsed decision process 578 until thepredetermined interval is reached.

Returning to decrease temperature process 576, the temperature of thetemperature modification device is decreased by a predetermined amount,such as 0.1 degrees Celsius. Control then passes from decreasetemperature process 576 to temperature decision process 574, whichfunctions as previously described hereinabove.

FIGS. 16A-G show a diagnostic process in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure, indicated generally at 600.Process 600 is configured to detect a plurality of conditions, as willbe seen from the following description. It should be understood from thedescription provided herein that the disclosure envisions detecting andidentifying conditions by various combinations of measurements andperiods using the devices, apparatuses, and systems disclosed herein.Accordingly, is should be understood that FIGS. 16A-G are representativeof a portion of the combinations disclosed elsewhere herein. Process 600begins with a start process 602, which can include initializing acontrol device, temperature sensors, and other electronic elements of asystem, loading a program and predetermined values for comparison fromnon-transitory memory, and the like. Once start process 602 iscompleted, control passes from start process 602 to a receivetemperature input process 604.

In receive temperature input process 604, temperature signals arereceived from a temperature sensor such as sensor 62. Once temperaturedata has been received, control passes from receive temperature inputprocess 604 to a receive ambient temperature process 606.

In ambient temperature process 606, temperature regarding the ambienttemperature of a patient or subject is received from a conventionaltemperature sensor (not shown). Once the ambient temperature isreceived, control is passed to a receive time information process 608.

In time information process 608, current time data is received. Suchdata may come from an external source, processor 68, or from anothersource. Once time information has been received, control passes fromtime information process 608 to a baseline established decision process610.

In baseline established decision process 610, process 600 determineswhether sufficient temperature information has been acquired toestablish a baseline temperature for ABTT terminuses 10. If sufficientinformation is available, control passes from baseline establisheddecision process 610 to an establish left/right dominance process 612.If insufficient information is available, control passes from process610 to receive temperature sensor input process 604, which functions asdescribed hereinabove.

In establish left/right dominance process 612, process 600 uses thetemperature information previously acquired to determine which ABTTterminus 10 is the dominant ABTT terminus 10. Such information can alsobe acquired via user or operator input or by testing, describedhereinabove. Once left/right dominance is determined, control passesfrom establish left/right dominance process 612 to a predeterminedtemperature increase decision process 624.

In temperature increase decision process 624, it is determined whetherthe temperature of either ABTT terminus has increased by an amountgreater than or equal to 0.2 degrees Celsius. If the temperature hasincreased by this predetermined amount, control passes from temperatureincrease decision process 624 to an elapsed time decision process 626.If the temperature of only one ABTT terminus 10 has not increased bygreater than or equal to 0.2 degrees Celsius, control passes fromtemperature increase process 624 to a temperature decrease decisionprocess 632.

In elapsed time decision process 626, process 600 determines whether thetotal elapsed time of temperature measurements has occurred in aninterval greater than or equal to 120 hours. If the increase hasoccurred in a shorter interval, control passes to connector 628, whichconnects to another portion of process 600 described furtherhereinbelow. If the increase has occurred at greater than or equal to120 hours, control passes to connector 630, which connects to anotherportion of process 600 described further hereinbelow. It should be notedthat a consistent gradual increase in temperature that occurs in aperiod that is greater than 120 hours is indicative of cancer.

Returning to temperature decrease decision process 632, if thetemperature of one ABTT terminus 10 has decreased by an amount greaterthan or equal to 0.2 degrees Celsius, control passes to ambienttemperature decision process 634. Otherwise, control passes to connector648.

Returning to ambient temperature decision process 634, it is determinedwhether an ambient temperature change has occurred that would accountfor the decrease in ABTT terminus 10. If ambient temperature appears toaccount for the decrease, control passes to connector 648. Otherwise,control passes to an elapsed time decision process 636.

In elapsed time decision process 636, it is determined whether theelapsed time of the temperature decrease is in an interval of less than12 hours. If the interval is less than 12 hours, control passes toconnector 638, described further hereinbelow. Otherwise, control passesto temperature decrease on one side decision process 640.

In temperature decrease on one side decision process 640, it isdetermined whether the temperature decrease of one ABTT 10 is greaterthan or equal to 0.6 degrees Celsius. If this condition is met, controlpasses from one side decision process 640 to an elapsed time decisionprocess 644. Otherwise, control passes from one side decision process640 to connector 642, described further hereinbelow.

In elapsed time decision process 644, it is determined whether theelapsed time is less than or equal to 120 hours. If this condition ismet, control is passed to connector 638, described further hereinbelow.Otherwise, control passes to connector 642.

Returning to connector 648, connector 648 connects to a connector 650 inFIG. 16B, which further connects to a temperature decrease on both sidesdecision process 652. In decision process 652, it is determined whethera temperature increase in both ABTT terminuses 10 is greater than orequal to a predetermined temperature value of 0.2 degrees Celsius. Ifthis condition is met, control passes from decision process 652 to anambient temperature decision process 654. Otherwise, control passes toanother temperature decrease on both sides decision process 658.

In ambient temperature decision process 654, it is determined whetherthe ambient temperature has affected the temperature of ABTT terminuses10. If the ambient temperature has affected the temperature of ABTTterminuses 10, control passes from ambient temperature decision process654 to temperature decrease on both sides decision process 658.Otherwise, control passes to a decision process 656.

In decision process 656, it is determined whether the elapsed time inwhich the temperature decrease was measured is less than 120 minutes,and whether the temperature measurement occurred in a time period beforenormal sleep time. If the elapsed time is greater than or equal to 120minutes or the temperature decrease occurred outside normal sleep hours,control passes from decision process 656 to a temperature decreasedecision process 670. If the elapsed time is less than 120 minutes andthe temperature decrease occurred outside normal sleep hours, controlpasses from elapsed time decision process 656 to an output alert process664.

In output alert process 664, an alert is output, such as via display 74,audibly, or by vibration, warning that a heart attack is imminent orpresently occurring. Control then passes from output alert process 664to end process 620, previously described herein.

Returning to temperature decrease on both sides decision process 658, itis determined whether the temperature of both ABTT terminuses 10decreased by an amount greater than or equal to 0.4 degrees Celsius. Ifthe decrease on both sides is less than 0.4 degrees Celsius, controlpasses to connector 666 to connector 668 in FIG. 16A, returning toreceive temperature sensor input process 604, which operates asdescribed hereinabove. If the decrease on both side is greater than orequal to 0.4 degrees Celsius, control passes to an ambient temperaturedecision process 660.

In ambient temperature decision process 660, it is determined whetherthe ambient temperature has affected the temperature of ABTT terminuses10. If the ambient temperature has affected the temperature of ABTTterminuses 10, control passes from ambient temperature decision process660 to connector 666. Otherwise, control passes to an elapsed timedecision process 662.

In elapsed time decision process 662, it is determined whether theelapsed time in which the temperature decrease was measured is less thanor equal to 96 hours. If the decrease occurred in an interval greaterthan 96 hours, control passes from elapsed time decision process 662 toconnector 666, described hereinabove. If the decrease occurred in aninterval that is less than or equal to 96 hours, control passes fromelapsed time decision process 662 to output alert process 664, whichfunctions as described hereinabove.

Returning to temperature decrease decision process 670, it is determinedwhether the temperature decrease of both ABTT terminuses 10 is greaterthan or equal to 0.4 degrees Celsius on both sides. If the decrease isgreater than or equal to 0.4 degrees Celsius, control passes fromtemperature decrease decision process 670 to an output alert process672. Otherwise, control passes from temperature decrease decisionprocess 670 to connector 676, which connects to connector 678 in FIG.16C.

In output alert process 672, an alert is output via display 74, audibly,or by vibration to provide an indication that a heart attack is imminentor is currently in progress. A medical practitioner can use such anindication to warrant further testing and analysis. Control then passesfrom output alert process 672 to end process 620.

Returning to connector 678, connector 678 connects to a normalizedtemperature decision process 680, where it is determined whether thetemperature of ABTT terminuses 10 has normalized, or established a new,lower baseline level. If a new, lower baseline has not been established,control passes to connector 682, which connects to connector 668 in FIG.16A, and then receive temperature sensor input process 604, describedhereinabove. If a new, lower baseline temperature has been established,control passes to a receive temperature sensor input process 684.

In receive temperature sensor input process 684, temperature signals arereceived from a temperature sensor, such as temperature sensor 62.Control then passes to a temperature decrease decision process 686.

In temperature decrease decision process 686, it is determined whetherthe temperature of one or more ABTT terminuses 10 has decreased further.If a decrease has occurred, control passes to an ambient temperaturedecision process 688. If a decrease has not occurred, control passes toconnector 682, described hereinabove.

In ambient temperature decision process 688, it is determined whetherthe ambient temperature has affected the temperature of ABTT terminuses10. If the ambient temperature has affected the temperature of ABTTterminuses 10, control passes from ambient temperature decision process660 to connector 682. Otherwise, control passes to a total temperaturedecrease decision process 690.

In total temperature decrease decision process 690, it is determinedwhether the total temperature decrease from the original baseline isgreater than or equal to 0.3 degrees Celsius. If the total decrease isless than 0.3 degrees Celsius, control passes from total temperaturedecrease decision process 690 to elapsed time decision process 694. Ifthe total decrease is greater than or equal to 0.3 degrees Celsius,control passes from total temperature decrease decision process 690 to anormalized temperature decision process 692.

In normalized temperature decision process 692, it is determined whetherthe temperature of ABTT terminuses 10 has normalized to a new, lowerbaseline value. If the temperature of ABTT terminuses 10 has normalizedto a new, lower baseline value, control passes from normalizedtemperature decision process 692 to receive temperature sensor inputprocess 684, which functions as described hereinabove. Otherwise,control passes from normalized temperature decision process 692 toconnector 682, which functions as described hereinabove.

Returning to elapsed time decision process 694, it is determined whetherthe elapsed time of temperature decreases has occurred in an intervalthat is less than or equal to 96 hours. If the interval is greater thanthe predetermined interval of 96 hours, control passes from elapsed timedecision process 694 to connector 682, which functions as describedhereinabove. If the elapsed interval is less than or equal to 96 hours,control passes from elapsed time decision process 694 to an output alertprocess 696.

In output alert process 696, an alert is output via display 74, audibly,or by vibration to indicate an indication that a heart abnormality isimminent or is currently in progress. A medical practitioner can usesuch an indication to warrant further testing and analysis. Control thenpasses from output alert process 696 to end process 620.

Returning to connector 638 in FIG. 16A, connector 638 is connected to aconnector 698 in FIG. 16D, which then connects to a left side decreasedecision process 700. In left side decrease decision process 700, adetermination of whether the temperature decrease is at the left ABTTterminus 10 is made. If the decrease is at the left ABTT terminus,control passes from left side decrease decision process 700 to areversal decision process 701. Otherwise, control passes from left sidedecrease decision process 700 to a reversal decision process 703.

In reversal decision process 701, a determination of whether there is atemperature reversal between left ABTT terminus 10 and right ABTTterminus 10 is made. If there is a temperature reversal, control passesfrom reversal decision process 701 to an output alert process 705.Otherwise, control passes from reversal decision process 701 to anoutput alert process 702.

In output alert process 702, an alert is sent to, for example, a display74 or other output device, which can be audible or vibratory. The outputalert indicates a right brain stroke, which can be imminent, i.e.,predictive, or in progress. Control then passes from output alertprocess 702 to end process 620.

In output alert process 705, an alert is sent to, for example, a display74 or other output device, which can be audible or vibratory. The outputalert indicates a severe right brain stroke, which can be imminent,i.e., predictive, or in progress. Control then passes from output alertprocess 705 to end process 620.

Returning to reversal decision process 703, a determination of whetherthere is a temperature reversal between left ABTT terminus 10 and rightABTT terminus 10 is made. If there is a temperature reversal, controlpasses from reversal decision process 703 to an output alert process707. Otherwise, control passes from reversal decision process 703 to anoutput alert process 704.

In output alert process 704, an alert is sent to, for example, a display74 or other output device, which can be audible or vibratory. The outputalert indicates a right brain stroke, which can be imminent, i.e.,predictive, or in progress. Control then passes from output alertprocess 704 to end process 620.

In output alert process 707, an alert is sent to, for example, a display74 or other output device, which can be audible or vibratory. The outputalert indicates a severe left brain stroke, which can be imminent, i.e.,predictive, or in progress. Control then passes from output alertprocess 707 to end process 620.

Returning to 642 in FIG. 16A, connection is to a connector 706 in FIG.16E, which connects to a normalized temperature decision process 708,where it is determined whether the temperature of ABTT terminuses 10 hasnormalized, or established a new, lower baseline level. If a new, lowerbaseline has not been established, control passes to connector 710,which connects to connector 668 in FIG. 16A, followed by receivetemperature sensor input process 604, described hereinabove. If a new,lower baseline temperature has been established, control passes to areceive temperature sensor input process 712.

In receive temperature sensor input process 712, temperature signals arereceived from a temperature sensor, such as temperature sensor 62.Control then passes to a temperature decrease decision process 714.

In temperature decrease decision process 714, it is determined whetherthe temperature of one or more ABTT terminuses 10 has decreased further.If a decrease has occurred at only one ABTT terminus 10, control passesto a total temperature decrease decision process 716. If a decrease hasnot occurred at only one ABTT terminus 10, control passes fromtemperature decrease decision process 714 to connector 710, whichfunctions as described hereinabove.

In total temperature decrease decision process 716, it is determinedwhether the total temperature decrease from the original baseline isgreater than or equal to 0.5 degrees Celsius. If the total ABTT terminus10 temperature decrease is greater than or equal to 0.5 degrees Celsius,control passes from total temperature decrease decision process 716 toelapsed time decision process 722. If the total decrease is less than0.5 degrees Celsius from the original baseline, control passes fromtotal temperature decrease decision process 716 to a normalizedtemperature decision process 718.

In normalized temperature decision process 718, it is determined whetherthe temperature of ABTT terminuses 10 has normalized to a new, lowerbaseline value. If the temperature of ABTT terminuses 10 has normalizedto a new, lower baseline value, control passes from normalizedtemperature decision process 718 to receive temperature sensor inputprocess 712, which functions as described hereinabove. Otherwise,control passes from normalized temperature decision process 718 toconnector 710, which functions as described hereinabove.

Returning to elapsed time decision process 722, it is determined whetherthe elapsed time of temperature decreases has occurred in an intervalthat is less than or equal to 168 hours. If the interval is greater thanthe predetermined interval of 168 hours, control passes from elapsedtime decision process 722 to connector 710, which functions as describedhereinabove. If the elapsed interval is less than or equal to 168 hours,control passes from elapsed time decision process 722 to connector 698,which connects to connector 698 in FIG. 16D, which functions asdescribed hereinabove.

Returning to connector 628 in FIG. 16A, connector 628 connects to aconnector 724 in FIG. 16F, which connect to a one side temperatureincrease decision process 726. In one side temperature increase decisionprocess 726, it is determined whether a temperature increase of one ABTTterminus 10 is greater than or equal to 0.5 degrees Celsius. If such atemperature increase has been measured, control passes from one sidetemperature increase decision process 726 to an output alert process728. If such a temperature increase has not been measured, controlpasses from one side temperature increase decision process 726 to atemperature increase decision process 730.

In output alert process 728, an alert is sent to, for example, a display74 or other output device, which can be audible or vibratory. The outputalert indicates a possible cancer condition. Control then passes fromoutput alert process 728 to temperature increase decision process 730.

In temperature increase decision process 730, it is determined whether atemperature increase is less than or equal to 0.0004 degrees Celsius perday. If such an increase has been measured, control passes fromtemperature increase decision process 730 to an output alert process732. If such an increase has not been measured, control passes fromtemperature increase decision process 730 to a temperature increasedecision process 734.

In output alert process 732, an alert is sent to, for example, a display74 or other output device, which can be audible or vibratory. The outputalert indicates a possible low aggression cancer condition, which shouldindicate to a medical practitioner that additional diagnosis is likelyadvisable. Control then passes from output alert process 732 to endprocess 620.

In temperature increase decision process 734, it is determined whether atemperature increase is less than or equal to 0.0008 degrees Celsius perday. If such an increase has been measured, control passes fromtemperature increase decision process 734 to an output alert process736. If such an increase has not been measured, control passes fromtemperature increase decision process 734 to a temperature increasedecision process 738.

In output alert process 736, an alert is sent to, for example, a display74 or other output device, which can be audible or vibratory. The outputalert indicates a possible increased aggression cancer condition, whichshould indicate to a medical practitioner that additional diagnosis islikely advisable. Control then passes from output alert process 736 toend process 620.

In temperature increase decision process 738, it is determined whether atemperature increase is less than or equal to 0.001 degrees Celsius perday. If such an increase has been measured, control passes fromtemperature increase decision process 738 to an output alert process740. If such an increase has not been measured, control passes fromtemperature increase decision process 738 to a temperature increasedecision process 742.

In output alert process 740, an alert is sent to, for example, a display74 or other output device, which can be audible or vibratory. The outputalert indicates a possible moderately aggressive cancer condition, whichshould indicate to a medical practitioner that additional diagnosis isadvisable. Control then passes from output alert process 740 to endprocess 620.

In temperature increase decision process 742, it is determined whether atemperature increase is less than or equal to 0.004 degrees Celsius perday. If such an increase has been measured, control passes fromtemperature increase decision process 742 to an output alert process744. If such an increase has not been measured, control passes fromtemperature increase decision process 743 to an output alert process746.

In output alert process 744, an alert is sent to, for example, a display74 or other output device, which can be audible or vibratory. The outputalert indicates a possible aggressive cancer condition, which shouldindicate to a medical practitioner that additional diagnosis isadvisable. Control then passes from output alert process 744 to endprocess 620.

In output alert process 746, an alert is sent to, for example, a display74 or other output device, which can be audible or vibratory. The outputalert indicates a possible highly aggressive cancer condition, whichshould indicate to a medical practitioner that additional diagnosis isadvisable. Control then passes from output alert process 746 to endprocess 620.

Returning to connector 630 in FIG. 16A, connector 630 connects to aconnector 748 in FIG. 16G, which connects to a temperature increasedecision process 750. In temperature increase decision process 750, itis determined whether the temperature increase in one ABTT terminus 10is greater than or equal to 0.25 degrees Celsius. If the temperatureincrease in one ABTT terminus 10 is greater than or equal to 0.25degrees Celsius, control passes from temperature increase decisionprocess 750 to a time elapsed decision process 752. If the temperatureincrease in one ABTT terminus 10 is less than 0.25 degrees Celsius,control passes from temperature increase decision process 750 to atemperature reversal decision process 756.

In time elapsed decision process 752, it is determined whether theelapsed time of the temperature increase is less than or equal to 48hours. If the elapsed time is less than or equal to 48 hours, controlpasses from time elapsed decision process 752 to an output alert process754. If the elapsed time is greater than 48 hours, control passes fromtime elapsed decision process 752 to a temperature increase decisionprocess 762.

In output alert process 754, an alert is sent to, for example, a display74 or other output device, which can be audible or vibratory. The outputalert indicates a possible aneurism is imminent or in progress, whichshould indicate to a medical practitioner that additional diagnosis isadvisable. Control then passes from output alert process 754 to endprocess 620.

Returning to temperature reversal decision process 756, it is determinedwhether a temperature reversal between the left and right ABTT terminus10 has occurred. In other words, the temperature of the previously lowerABTT terminus 10 is now the higher temperature ABTT terminus 10. If atemperature reversal is not indicated, control passes from temperaturereversal decision process 756 to an output alert process 758. If atemperature reversal is indicated, control passes from temperaturereversal decision process 756 to an output alert process 760.

In output alert process 758, an alert is sent to, for example, a display74 or other output device, which can be audible or vibratory. The outputalert indicates a possible seizure is imminent or in progress, whichshould indicate to a medical practitioner that treatment and possiblyadditional diagnosis is advisable. Control then passes from output alertprocess 758 to end process 620.

In output alert process 760, an alert is sent to, for example, a display74 or other output device, which can be audible or vibratory. The outputalert indicates a possible severe seizure is imminent or in progress,which should indicate to a medical practitioner that treatment andpossibly additional diagnosis is advisable. Control then passes fromoutput alert process 760 to end process 620.

Returning to temperature increase decision process 762, a determinationis made as to whether the temperature increase on one side is greaterthan or equal to 0.35 degrees Celsius. If the temperature increase onone side is greater than or equal to 0.35 degrees Celsius, controlpasses to a time elapsed decision process 764. If the temperatureincrease on one side is less than 0.35 degrees Celsius, control passesfrom temperature increase decision process 762 to a normalizedtemperature decision process 766.

In time elapsed decision process 764, it is determined whether theelapsed time of the temperature increases is less than or equal to 120hours. If the elapsed time of the temperature increases is less than orequal to 120 hours, control passes from time elapsed decision process764 to output alert process 754, which functions as describedhereinabove. If the elapsed time of the temperature increases is greaterthan 120 hours, control passes from time elapsed decision process 764 tonormalized temperature decision process 766.

In normalized temperature decision process 766, it is determined whetherthe ABTT terminuses 10 have normalized to a new, higher temperaturevalue. If ABTT terminuses 10 have not normalized to a new, highertemperature value, control is passed from normalized temperaturedecision process 766 to connector 768, which connects to connector 668in FIG. 16A, which connects to receive temperature sensor input process604, which functions as described hereinabove. If the temperature ofABTT terminuses 10 has normalized to a new, higher temperature value,control is passed from normalized temperature decision process 766 to areceiving temperature sensor input process 770.

In receive temperature sensor input process 770, temperature signals arereceived from a temperature sensor such as sensor 62. Once temperaturedata has been received, control passes from receive temperature inputprocess 770 to a one side decision process 772.

In one side decision process 772, it is determined whether thetemperature increase of one ABTT terminus 10 only has increased. If thetemperature of both ABTT terminuses have increased or decreased, controlpasses from one side decision process 772 to connector 768, whichfunctions as described hereinabove. If the temperature of only one ABTTterminus 10 has increased, control passes from one side decision process772 to a total temperature decision process 774.

In total temperature decision process 774, it is determined whether thetotal temperature increase of one ABTT terminus 10 is greater than orequal to 0.4 degrees Celsius. If the total temperature increase of oneABTT terminus 10 is greater than or equal to 0.4 degrees Celsius,control passes from total temperature decision process 774 to a timeelapsed decision process 778. If the total temperature increase of oneABTT terminus 10 is less than 0.4 degrees Celsius, control passes fromtotal temperature decision process 774 to a normalized temperaturedecision process 776.

In normalized temperature decision process 766, it is determined whetherthe temperature of ABTT terminuses 10 has normalized to a new, highervalue. If the temperature has normalized to a new higher value, controlpasses from normalized temperature decision process 766 to receivetemperature sensor input 770, which functions as described hereinabove.If the temperature has not normalize to a new higher value, controlpasses from normalized temperature decision process 766 to connector768, which functions as described hereinabove.

In time elapsed decision process 778, it is determined whether theelapsed time of the temperature increase in one ABTT terminus 10 is lessthan or equal to 168 hours. If the temperature increase has occurred inless than or equal to 168 hours, control passes from time elapseddecision process 778 to output alert process 754. If the temperatureincrease in one ABTT terminus 10 has increases in a period that isgreater than 168 hours, control passes from time elapsed decisionprocess 778 to connector 768, which functions as described hereinabove.

FIG. 16H shows a diagnostic process in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure, indicated generally at 1000.Process 1000 is a process configured to acquire emitted signals fromABTT terminus 10 during a sleep cycle, with sleep cycle defined as theinterval from pre-sleep, to sleep, through REM sleep, etc., until a themoment that awakening is defined. Applicant has identified that theemitted signals from ABTT terminus 10 are consistent during each sleepcycle in a healthy individual, and thus such sleep cycles can beanalyzed for long term changes. It should be apparent that such changescan be, for example, those changes in temperature from a comparisonbaseline that are indicative of conditions such as cancer, stroke, etc.For example, when a temperature decrease of greater than or equal to 0.1degrees Celsius from a comparison baseline is identified over a sleepcycle, it can be indicative of the condition(s) described elsewhereherein when a temperature decrease of 0.1 degrees Celsius is observed.Indeed, a sleep cycle can be a convenient location to measure thetemperature deviations described elsewhere herein and can decrease therisk of transients that might affect an analysis.

Process 1000 begins with a start process 1002, which can includeinitializing a control device, temperature sensors, and other electronicelements of a system, loading a program and predetermined values forcomparison from non-transitory memory, and the like. Once start process1002 is completed, control passes from start process 1002 to an acquiresleep pattern process 1004.

In acquire sleep pattern process 1004, signals emitted from ABTTterminus 10 during an entire sleep cycle are acquired and stored innon-transitory memory. One sleep pattern process 1004 is complete,control passes from sleep pattern process 1004 to a total baselinesdecision process 1006.

In total baselines decision process 1006, it is determined whether thenumber of baselines acquired has reached a predetermined minimum number.Such determination is made by comparing the value of a counter to thepredetermined minimum number. A minimum number of baselines is needed toaverage or statistically compensate for minor variations during a sleepcycle. In an exemplary embodiment, a minimum of seven sleep cycles isacquired for a comparison baseline. In another exemplary embodiment aminimum of 10 sleep cycles is acquired for a comparison baseline. In yetanother exemplary embodiment, a minimum of 15 sleep cycles is acquiredfor a comparison baseline. Applicant has determined that because sleepcycles in a healthy individual tend to be consistent, the number ofsleep cycles for a comparison baseline need not be greater than 15,though more can be used if analysis of initially acquired sleep cycledetermines identifies greater than expected variation in ABTT emissiondata over the initial baseline period.

If the number of baselines acquired is less than the predeterminedminimum number, control passes from total baselines decision process1006 to counter process 1008, where the counter, which may be set tozero the very first time process 1000 is implemented, is incremented byone and saved as the new counter, since the counter determines thenumber of sleep patterns acquired. Control then passes from counterprocess to acquire sleep pattern process 1004, which functions aspreviously described.

Returning to total baselines decision process 1006, if the total numberof baseline sleep patterns has reach the predetermined minimum, controlpasses from total baselines decision process 1006 to a baselinesaveraged decision process 1010, where it is determined whether thebaseline sleep patterns have been analyzed and statistically combined toform a comparison baseline. If the baselines have yet to be analyzed,control passes to align and analyze, which can include averaging,baseline process 1012. In process 1012, the acquired baseline sleeppatterns are analyzed to develop the comparison baseline. Once thecomparison baseline is created, control passes from process 1012 to abaseline update needed decision process 1014. Furthermore, if thebaselines were previously analyzed, control passes from baselinesaveraged decision process 1010 to process 1014.

In baseline updated needed decision process 1014, it is determinedwhether the existing comparison baseline needs to be replaced. Whilecomparison baselines can be stable for weeks or even months, with slowchanges in physical condition, such as changes in exercise regimen,weight gain or loss, aging, etc., the signals emitted by ABTT terminus10 can change. Accordingly, a new comparison baseline can be acquired atperiodic intervals, such as, for example, once every three months. If anew comparison baseline needs acquired, control passes from baselineupdated needed decision process 1014 to a set counter to zero process1016, where the counter is reset to zero, which initiates acquisition ofa new set of baseline data during the following cycle. Otherwise,control passes from baseline updated needed decision process 1014 to abaseline update newly completed decision process 1018.

In baseline update newly completed decision process 1018, it isdetermined whether a comparison baseline update was recently completed.If such an update was recently completed, control passes from process1018 to an analyze baselines process 1020. In analyze baselines process1020, the newly updated comparison baseline is compared with theprevious comparison baseline to determine whether any variation exceedsa predetermined limit Control then passes to an alerts identifiedprocess 1024.

Returning to baseline update newly completed decision process 1018, if abaseline update was not recently completed, control passes from process1018 to an analyze new ABBT pattern process 1022, where the newlyacquired ABTT sleep pattern is compared with the existing comparisonbaseline. Control then passes to an alerts identified decision process1024.

If any condition is identified in process 1020 or process 1022 bydetermining that a predetermined change, deviation, or difference withthe comparison baseline has occurred, then alerts identified decisionprocess 1024 will pass control to an output alert process 1026.Otherwise, control will pass to an end process 1028.

In alerts identified decision process 1026, an alert is displayed ortransmitted to an electronic device to be displayed. Such an alert canbe a suggestion to perform additional diagnostics, along with anindication of a possible or active condition. Such alert can warn ofimminent or active conditions require immediate medical attention. Suchalert can include a visual display, an audible output, vibrations,lights, etc. Such alert can be transmitted wirelessly or by wire to acentral location, such as a nurses' station (not shown). Once outputalert process 1026 is complete, control passes to end process 1028.

It should be understood that end process 1028 is an end of a completecycle of process 1000, which can continue for a period of years. Suchcomplete cycle is acquisition of baseline data to develop a comparisonbaseline, and acquisition of at least one sleep cycle of signal datafrom ABTT terminus 10. However, cycle 1000 will continue to function forsubsequent sleep cycles, and subsequent updates of the comparisonbaseline. Accordingly, process 1000 could be described as a periodicprocess that should typically occur at least once daily.

FIG. 17 shows a seventh treatment process for thyroid and otherdisorders in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure, indicated generally at 800. This embodiment for increasingproduction of thyroid hormones includes a device that can remove heatfrom ABTT terminus 10, such as a thermoelectric or Peltier device, asdescribed herein.

The embodiment of FIG. 17 is configured to prevent or treat multiplesclerosis, epilepsy, ischemic stroke, headaches, and migraine, bydecreasing the temperature at ABTT terminus 10 by an amount that islower than a baseline temperature by an amount that is greater than orequal to 0.2 degrees Celsius.

Process 800 begins with a start process 802, which can includeinitializing a control device, temperature sensors, and other electronicelements of a system, loading a program and predetermined values forcomparison from non-transitory memory, and the like. Once start process802 is completed, control passes from start process 802 to a receivetemperature input process 804.

In temperature input process 804, temperature signals from one or moretemperature sensors, such as temperature sensors 62, is received. Asdescribed herein, such signals can be from one ABTT terminus 10 or fromtwo ABTT terminuses 10. Once temperature signals have been received,control passes from temperature input process 804 to an establishbaseline decision process 806.

In establish baseline decision process 806, a processor, such asprocessor 68, determines whether sufficient temperature information hasbeen received to establish a baseline temperature. If sufficientinformation has yet to be received, control passes from establishbaseline decision process 806 to receiving temperature input process804. If sufficient temperature information has been received toestablish a baseline temperature, which should be considered an averagetemperature over an interval, such as at least two minutes, controlpasses from establish baseline decision process 806 to remove heatprocess 808.

In remove heat process 808, the temperature modification device isactuated to remove heat from ABTT terminus 10 to increase hormoneproduction. The initial temperature of the temperature modificationdevice can be the baseline temperature, or the baseline temperatureminus 0.3 degrees Celsius, or another value. Once remove heat process808 is complete, control passes to a temperature decision process 810.

In temperature decision process 810, it is determined whether thetemperature of each ABTT terminus 10 is less than or equal to thebaseline temperature minus 0.3 degrees Celsius. If the temperature isgreater than this value, control passes to a decrease temperatureprocess 812. If the temperature is less than or equal to this value,control passes from decision process 810 to a time elapsed decisionprocess 814.

In time elapsed decision process 814, it is determined whether theelapsed time of heat removal has reached greater than or equal to apredetermined period, such as 2 minutes. If the predetermined elapsedtime has been reached, control passes to an end process 816, whichterminates process 800. If the elapsed time is less than thepredetermined period, control loops back to time elapsed decisionprocess 814 until the predetermined interval is reached.

Returning to decrease temperature process 812, the temperature of thetemperature modification device is decreased by a predetermined amount,such as 0.1 degrees Celsius. Control then passes from decreasetemperature process 812 to temperature decision process 810, whichfunctions as previously described hereinabove.

FIG. 18 shows a ninth treatment process for thyroid and other disordersin accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure,indicated generally at 850, which is similar to the embodiment of FIG.135 . This embodiment for increasing or decreasing production of thyroidhormones includes a device that can add or remove heat from ABTTterminus 10, such as a thermoelectric or Peltier device, that is able toadd or remove heat from ABTT terminus 10, as described herein.

The embodiment of FIG. 18 is configured to prevent or treat hypothermiaand sleep disorders, by decreasing the temperature at ABTT terminus 10by an amount that is lower than a baseline temperature by an amount thatis greater than or equal to 0.4 degrees Celsius.

Further, the embodiment of FIG. 18 is configured to prevent or treathypothermia by increasing the temperature at ABTT terminus 10 by anamount that is greater than a baseline temperature by an amount that isgreater than or equal to 0.4 degrees Celsius.

Process 850 begins with a start process 852, which can includeinitializing a control device, temperature sensors, and other electronicelements of a system, loading a program and predetermined values forcomparison from non-transitory memory, and the like. Once start process852 is completed, control passes from start process 852 to a receivetemperature input process 854.

In temperature input process 854, temperature signals from one or moretemperature sensors, such as temperature sensors 62, is received. Asdescribed herein, such signals can be from one ABTT terminus 10 or fromtwo ABTT terminuses 10. Once temperature signals have been received,control passes from temperature input process 854 to an establishbaseline decision process 856.

In establish baseline decision process 856, a processor, such asprocessor 68, determines whether sufficient temperature information hasbeen received to establish a baseline temperature. If sufficientinformation has yet to be received, control passes from establishbaseline decision process 856 to receiving temperature input process854. If sufficient temperature information has been received toestablish a baseline temperature, which should be considered an averagetemperature over an interval, such as at least two minutes, controlpasses from establish baseline decision process 856 to an operator inputprocess 858.

In operator input process 858, an operator or other user inputs whethera system needs to increase or decrease hormone production. Once operatorinput process 858 is complete, control passes from operator inputprocess 858 to an increase thyroid production decision process 860.

In increase thyroid product decision process 860, if hormone productionis to be increased, control passes to remove heat process 872. Ifhormone production is to be decreased, control passes from decisionprocess 860 to an apply heat process 862.

In apply heat process 862, the temperature of one or more temperaturemodification devices, such as devices 64, is increased to apply heat toone or more ABTT terminuses 10. Control then passes from apply heatprocess 862 to a temperature decision process 864.

In temperature decision process 864, it is determined whether thetemperature of each ABTT terminus 10 is greater than or equal to thebaseline temperature plus 0.3 degrees Celsius. If the temperature isless than this value, control passes to an increase temperature process870. If the temperature is greater than or equal to this value, controlpasses from decision process 864 to a time elapsed decision process 866.

In time elapsed decision process 866, it is determined whether theelapsed time of heat application has reached greater than or equal to apredetermined period, such as 1 minute. If the predetermined elapsedtime has been reached, control passes to an end process 868, whereprocess 850 is terminated. If the elapsed time is less than thepredetermined period, control loops back to time elapsed decisionprocess 866 until the predetermined interval is reached.

Returning to increase temperature process 870, the temperature of thetemperature modification device is increased by a predetermined amount,such as 0.1 degrees Celsius. Control then passes from increasetemperature process 870 to temperature decision process 864, whichfunctions as previously described hereinabove.

Returning now to remove heat process 872, the temperature modificationdevice is actuated to remove heat from ABTT terminus 10 to increasehormone production. The initial temperature of the temperaturemodification device can be the baseline temperature, or the baselinetemperature minus 0.3 degrees Celsius, or another value. Once removeheat process 872 is complete, control passes to a temperature decisionprocess 874.

In temperature decision process 874, it is determined whether thetemperature of each ABTT terminus 10 is less than or equal to thebaseline temperature minus 0.3 degrees Celsius. If the temperature isgreater than this value, control passes to a decrease temperatureprocess 876. If the temperature is less than or equal to this value,control passes from decision process 874 to a time elapsed decisionprocess 878.

In time elapsed decision process 878, it is determined whether theelapsed time of heat removal has reached greater than or equal to apredetermined period, such as 2 minutes. If the predetermined elapsedtime has been reached, control passes to end process 868, describedhereinabove. If the elapsed time is less than the predetermined period,control loops back to time elapsed decision process 878 until thepredetermined interval is reached.

Returning to decrease temperature process 876, the temperature of thetemperature modification device is decreased by a predetermined amount,such as 0.1 degrees Celsius. Control then passes from decreasetemperature process 876 to temperature decision process 874, whichfunctions as previously described hereinabove.

FIG. 19 shows a tenth treatment process for thyroid and other disordersin accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure,indicated generally at 900. This embodiment for decreasing production ofthyroid hormones includes a device that can add heat from ABTT terminus10, such as a thermoelectric or Peltier device, thermally retentivematerials, resistive heater, IR heaters, and the like.

The embodiment of FIG. 19 is configured to prevent or treat cancer, byincreasing the temperature at ABTT terminus 10 by an amount that ishigher than a baseline temperature by an amount that is greater than orequal to 0.5 degrees Celsius.

Process 900 begins with a start process 902, which can includeinitializing a control device, temperature sensors, and other electronicelements of a system, loading a program and predetermined values forcomparison from non-transitory memory, and the like. Once start process902 is completed, control passes from start process 902 to a receivetemperature input process 904.

In temperature input process 904, temperature signals from one or moretemperature sensors, such as temperature sensors 62, is received. Asdescribed herein, such signals can be from one ABTT terminus 10 or fromtwo ABTT terminuses 10. Once temperature signals have been received,control passes from temperature input process 904 to an establishbaseline decision process 906.

In establish baseline decision process 906, a processor, such asprocessor 68, determines whether sufficient temperature information hasbeen received to establish a baseline temperature. If sufficientinformation has yet to be received, control passes from establishbaseline decision process 906 to receiving temperature input process904. If sufficient temperature information has been received toestablish a baseline temperature, which should be considered an averagetemperature over an interval, such as at least two minutes, controlpasses from establish baseline decision process 906 to add heat process908.

In add heat process 908, the temperature modification device is actuatedto add heat to ABTT terminus 10 to decrease hormone production. Theinitial temperature of the temperature modification device can be thebaseline temperature, or the baseline temperature plus 0.5 degreesCelsius, or another value. Once add heat process 908 is complete,control passes to a temperature decision process 910.

In temperature decision process 910, it is determined whether thetemperature of each ABTT terminus 10 is greater than or equal to thebaseline temperature plus 0.5 degrees Celsius. If the temperature isgreater than this value, control passes to a time elapsed decisionprocess 914. If the temperature is less than or equal to this value,control passes from decision process 910 to an increase temperatureprocess 912.

In time elapsed decision process 914, it is determined whether theelapsed time of heat removal has reached greater than or equal to apredetermined period, such as 2 minutes. If the predetermined elapsedtime has been reached, control passes to an end process 916, whichterminates process 900. If the elapsed time is less than thepredetermined period, control loops back to time elapsed decisionprocess 914 until the predetermined interval is reached.

Returning to increase temperature process 912, the temperature of thetemperature modification device is decreased by a predetermined amount,such as 0.1 degrees Celsius. Control then passes from increasetemperature process 912 to temperature decision process 910, whichfunctions as previously described hereinabove.

Referring to FIGS. 21 and 22 , an ABTT temperature measurement device inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure isshown and indicated generally at 950. Device 950 includes a handle 952that is configured to support a mirror 954, which includes a partiallyreflecting mirrored or reflective surface 956. Device 950 is furtherconfigured to include a display 958, which can be positioned behindreflective surface 956, which is partially reflecting to permit light totravel through reflective surface 956 to enable display 958 to be seenby a user, when display 958 is illuminated.

Device 950 is also configured to include an arm 960 that extends in adirection that is away from mirrored or reflective surface 956, and ispreferably at an angle with respect to surface 956 that matches an angleof ABTT terminus 10. While arm 960 is shown extending from surface 956in FIGS. 21 and 22 , in another exemplary embodiment arm 960 isconfigured to extend from handle 952. Arm 960 is configured to include atemperature sensor 962 at an end thereof, and the size and dimension ofarm 960 is such that temperature sensor 962 is positioned near a centerof mirrored surface 956 to enable the user to more easily use mirroredsurface 956 to assist in positioning temperature sensor 962 at, near,on, adjacent, close, or alongside ABTT terminus 10. Device 950 furtherincludes a switch 964, which can be located on handle 952. Switch 964 isconfigured to operate temperature sensor 962, with a resultingtemperature measurement being presented on display 958. It should beunderstood that other sensors besides temperature can be used includinginfrared detector coupled to an emitter.

Device 950 can also be configured to include a light source such as acollimated LED 966 configured to emit visible light; i.e., a visibleoutput. LED 966 is located in an LED housing 968, which can bepositioned on arm 960. Switch 964 can be configured as a rocker-typeswitch that operates LED 966 in a first position, and operates LED 966and temperature sensor 962 in a second position. Display 958 is operatedautomatically as a result of the operation of LED 966 and temperaturesensor 962.

In operation, a user grasps handle 952, and by using mirror 954,positions temperature sensor 962 in an area that is adjacent to, meaningover or next to, ABTT terminus 10. In an exemplary embodiment,temperature sensor 962 can be a non-contact sensor, such as an infraredsensor, or can be a contact sensor, such as a thermocouple orthermopile, or an optical sensor or a dielectric sensor. If optional LED966 is available, the user can press switch 964 to activate LED 966,which is boresighted or aligned with arm 960 such that light output fromLED 966, as seen via mirror 954, can serve as a guide for positioningtemperature sensor 962. Once temperature sensor 962 is properly placed,switch 964 may be moved to actuate temperature sensor 962. LED 966 canremain on during temperature measurement to assist in maintaining theposition of temperature sensor 962. Device 950 may be configured topermit “scanning” of temperature sensor 962 to find the location of ABTTterminus 10. If device 950 includes this capability, once device 50locates ABTT terminus 10, display 958 can be configured to display anappropriate indication, such as “ON TARGET.” Once device 950 acquires atemperature measurement from ABTT terminus 10, the temperature result ispresented on display 958, and the temperature result can remain ondisplay 958 for a predetermined period, or can shutoff with release ofswitch 964.

Other devices to capture temperature from ABTT terminus 10 can includean infrared (IR) array configured to capture and analyze a face, and toautomatically identify ABTT terminus 10 as well as provide thetemperature at ABTT terminus 10. Such a temperature measurement deviceconfigured in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure is shown in FIGS. 23 and 24 and indicated generally at 1100.

Device 1100 is configured to include a handle 1102 that is configured tosupport an IR imaging camera 1104. Handle 1102 can be configured toinclude a fingerprint recognition apparatus 1106 as well as an operatingswitch 1108. Device 1100 can further be configured with an integraldisplay (not shown), or can include a connector 1110 that is configuredto provide communication with an external electronic device, such as alaptop, cell phone, tablet, etc. (not shown). Device 1100 can alsoinclude a transceiver, transmitter, or receiver to transmit informationto an external electronic device. In an exemplary embodiment, infraredsensor array or IR imaging camera 1104 can be configured to detectinfrared light in the wavelength range of 8,200 to 11,200 nanometers.

Device 1100 is operated by first grasping handle 1102. If fingerprintrecognition apparatus 1106 is active, device 1100 identifies the user toassociate measured temperature data with a particular patient, and mayalso identify an authorized user. Once device 1100 has provided theproper recognition, which may be indicated audibly, by display on aseparate electronic device, or by illumination of an indicator (notshown) on device 1100, acquisition of IR signals by camera 1104 isavailable. Infrared light emitted from the ABTT carries brain diagnosticinformation within certain wavelengths, and IR imaging camera of thepresent disclosure is configured to preferably detect infrared light inthe wavelength between 6,000 nanometers and 14,000 nanometers, and mostpreferably in the wavelength between 8,000 nanometers and 12,000nanometers, and yet most preferably in the wavelength between 8,500nanometers and 11,500 nanometers, and further yet most preferablybetween 8,200 nanometers and 11,200.

A user holds device 1100 to aim at the area of the face that includesABTT terminus 10, and presses operating switch 1108. Because IR camera1104 has a relatively large field of view (FOV), camera 1104 is able toimage ABTT terminus 10 in addition to surrounding areas of the face. Theimage received by IR camera 1104 may be transmitted to and processedwithin device 1100 by a processor or controller (not shown), or theimage may be transmitted as signals by a cable (not shown) attached toconnector 1110 to a separate electronic device, where the image data isprocessed to determine the temperature of ABTT terminus 10, as well astime varying temperature data. Additionally, the separate electronicdevice, which can be, for example, a laptop, tablet, cell phone, etc.,can be configured to display the image, which can be useful foroptimizing the position of device 1100 as well as analyzing the imagefor thermal abnormalities, such as infection, poor blood flow, etc.

FIGS. 24A, 24B, and 24H show views of yet another device, indicatedgenerally at 1120, configured to assist in locating ABTT terminus 10 andthen to measure the temperature of ABTT terminus 10 in accordance withan exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Device 1120 includesa right sensor 1120 and a left sensor 1122 separated by an extendableconnecting portion 1126 to adjust for different nose sizes. Temperaturemeasurement device 1120 also includes a processor 1128, a transmitter(or transceiver) 1130, a non-transitory memory 1132, a power source1134, such as a battery, and a display 1136. Display 1136 is positionedon an opposite side of device 1120 from right sensor 1120 and leftsensor 1122. FIG. 24B shows device 1120 with connecting portion 1126retracted to exemplarily adjust to a smaller nose size (orinterpupillary distance). FIG. 24H shows simple display 1136 displayingthe temperature of right ABTT terminus 10 and of left ABTT terminus 10.

FIGS. 24C, 24D, and 24G show views of still yet another device,indicated generally at 1170, configured to assist in locating ABTTterminus 10 and then to measure the temperature of ABTT terminus 10 inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.Temperature measurement device 1170 also includes processor 1128 (whichcan be incorporated into any of the devices, apparatus, systems, etc.,described herein), transmitter (or transceiver) 1130, non-transitorymemory 1132, power source 1134, such as a battery, a right display 1176,and a left display 1178. Right display 1176 and left display 1178 arepositioned on an opposite side of device 1170 from the sensors of device1170. FIG. 24D shows device 1170 with connecting portion 1126 retractedto exemplarily adjust to a smaller nose size (or interpupillarydistance). FIG. 24G shows right display 1176 and left display 1178 onthe back of device 1170 capturing emissions from ABTT terminus 10, afterdevice 1170 has been adjusted and positioned to place sensor fields ofview 1190 on ABTT terminus 10. Right display 1176 and left display 1178depict multiple pixels with stylized temperatures in the region of ABTTterminus 10, which includes a maximal temperature at ABTT terminus 10.It should be understood that a single display can be used in accordanceto the principles of the present disclosure.

FIGS. 24E and 24F show views of an even further device, indicatedgenerally at 1180, configured to assist in locating ABTT terminus 10 andthen to measure the temperature of ABTT terminus 10 in accordance withan exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Temperaturemeasurement device 1180 includes a transceiver 1182 for communicationwith separate electronic device 1184 (such as a cell phone), a rightdisplay 1186, and a left array 1188 positioned on an opposite side ofdevice 1180 from the sensors of device 1180.

FIGS. 25-28 (excluding FIGS. 25A and 25B) show a temperature measurementdevice in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure, indicated generally at 1150. Device 1150 is configured witha device support 1152, which rotatably supports a first device member1154 and a second device member 1156. Device 1150 is configured with atleast one switch 1158 to actuate a temperature measurement process byactuating temperature sensors (not shown) located within first devicemember 1154 and second device member 1156. Each device member 1154 and1156 includes optics 1160 such as lenses that are configured to gather alarge FOV to make it easier to include ABTT terminus 10 as part of theFOV; i.e., when device 1150 is held to a face, the diameter of optics1160 is such that when eyes 32 are centered on optics 1160, optics 1160can also see ABTT terminus 10. Because first device member 1154 andsecond device member 1156 are configured to swivel or rotate, firstdevice member 1154 and second device member 1156 can be adjusted toaccommodate the variation in spacing of eyes 32 from each other. Device1150 may further include a connector 1162 that is configured to permitconnection of signals from device 1150 to a separate electronic device(not shown), such as a laptop, tablet, cell phone, or the like. Theseparate electronic device can be configured to analyze the signals fromdevice 1150 and to display the results of the analysis, includingdisplay of temperature maps or images acquired by temperature sensorslocated within device 1150.

FIG. 25A shows a view of yet an even further device, indicated generallyat 1220, configured to locate at least one ABTT terminus 10 and then tomeasure the temperature of the at least one ABTT terminus 10 inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.Temperature measurement device 1220 includes left sensor 1222 and rightsensor 1224, each rotatably mounted on a front portion of device 1220.Device 1220 further includes a first optical member 1226 and a secondoptical member 1228, each having an outer periphery or edge 1230. Firstoptical member 1226 and second optical member 1228 are configured suchthat an open space or volume 1232 is formed between first optical member1226 and second optical member 1228. Each of first sensor 1222 andsecond sensor 1224 extend or protrude past outer periphery or edge 1230into space or volume 2132 so as to be positioned to view ABTT terminus10 when device 1220 is placed on the face of a subject. Each of rightsensor 1222 and left sensor 1224 include a sensor surface 1234 that isadapted to view ABTT terminus 10, allowing eyes of user to see an image,hologram, virtual reality, and/or augmented reality displayed by way offirst optical member 1226 and second optical member 1228, therebyallowing capturing a signal from ABTT terminus 10 while viewing an imageprovided by first optical member 1226 and second optical member 1228.

FIG. 25B shows a view of a portion of still an even further device,indicated generally at 1240, configured to locate at least one ABTTterminus and then to measure the temperature of the at least one ABTTterminus in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure. Device 1240 includes a single sensor, such as right sensor1224. In addition, device 1240 indicates two of the plurality ofoptional positions available for right sensor 1224 by way of therotational mounting of right sensor 1224. It should be understood that avariety of mechanisms including sliding and rotating can be used toalign right sensor 1224 with ABTT terminus 10.

FIGS. 29-32 show another temperature measurement device in accordancewith an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, indicatedgenerally at 1200. Device 1200 is configured with a first device member1202 and a second device member 1204, which are rotatably connected toeach other. First device member 1202 includes a first arm 1206 andsecond device member 1204 includes a second arm 1208. Each of first arm1206 and second arm 1208 include a temperature sensor 1210 positioned atan end thereof. Each temperature sensor 1210 is oriented to face thesame direction. Temperature sensors 1210 are oriented to be parallel toeach other. In addition, the outermost surface of temperature sensors1210 that measure the thermal output of ABTT terminus 10 isapproximately co-planar. Each temperature sensor 1210 is a spaceddistance away from respective first device member 1202 and second devicemember 1204 to permit each temperature sensor 1210 to be positionedadjacent to an ABTT terminus 10 without interference of first devicemember 1202 and second device member 1204 with an associated face.Device 1200 is configured with at least one switch 1212 to actuate atemperature measurement process by actuating temperature sensors 1210.Because first device member 1202 and second device member 1204 areconfigured to swivel or rotate with respect to each other, first devicemember 1202 and second device member 1204 can be adjusted to accommodatethe variation in spacing of eyes 32 from each other. Device 1200 mayfurther include a connector 1214 that is configured to permit connectionof signals from device 1200 that originate from temperature sensors 1210to a separate electronic device (not shown), such as a laptop, tablet,cell phone, or the like. The separate electronic device can beconfigured to analyze the signals from device 1200 and to display theresults of the analysis.

FIGS. 33-35 show another temperature measurement device in accordancewith an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, indicatedgenerally at 1250. Device 1250 is configured with a first device member1252 and a second device member 1254, both of which are rotatablysupported on a device support 1256. As with devices 1150 and 1200, firstdevice member 1252 and second device member 1254 are configured toswivel or rotate with respect to each other, such that first devicemember 1252 and second device member 1254 can be adjusted to accommodatethe variation in spacing of eyes 32 from each other. First device member1252 and second device member 1254 are each configured to support atemperature sensor 1258. In the exemplary embodiment of FIGS. 33-35 ,first device member 1252 and second device member 1254 are configured tomove independently with respect to each other. In another embodiment,first device member 1252 and second device member 1254 can be configuredto move each other through a frictional or gear arrangement. In yetanother embodiment, first device member 1252 and second device membercan be configured to slide laterally or transversely to change thespacing between first device member 1252 and second device member 1254.Device 1250 is further configured to include a connector 1260 that isconfigured to permit connection of signals from device 1250 thatoriginate from temperature sensors 1258 to a separate electronic device(not shown), such as a laptop, tablet, cell phone, or the like. Theseparate electronic device can be configured to analyze the signals fromdevice 1250 and to display the results of the analysis.

IR camera imaging camera 1104, shown positioned on a handle in FIGS. 23and 24 , can be mounted in other ways, such as are shown in FIGS. 36-43. FIGS. 19 and 20 show camera 1104 positioned or located on atelescoping support 1270 suitable to be positioned on a desk or table.FIGS. 38 and 39 show camera 1104 positioned or located on a swing armsupport 1272. FIGS. 40 and 41 show camera 1104 positioned or located ona goose neck support 1274. FIGS. 42 and 43 show camera 1104 positionedor located on a wall mount support 1276.

Other devices may be collocated with camera 1104. For example, FIGS.44-47 show a configuration of camera 1104 that includes a transceiver,transmitter, or receiver 1278 configured to communicate with a separateelectronic device, e.g., a laptop, cell phone, tablet, non-transitorystorage medium, etc.

FIGS. 47A and 47B show device 1170 of FIGS. 24C and 24D positioned onswing arm support 1272 for adjustment to different heights of subjectsbeing measured. In the embodiment of FIG. 47A, a digital camera 1192 ispositioned above right sensor array 1172 and left sensor array 1174, andsaid camera is adapted to superimpose a digital image on top of aninfrared image to allow identification of certain anatomic landmarks inrelation to the amount of thermal emission of said anatomic landmarks.FIG. 47B is a side view of the elements shown in FIG. 47A and showsshortening.

FIGS. 47C and 47D show a screw-based mounting mechanism 1194 for device1170. FIG. 47D shows device 1170 positioned on telescoping support 1270for adjustment to different height of subjects being measured. Device1170 is configured similar to the arrangement of FIGS. 47A and 47B andincludes digital camera 1192 positioned above right sensor array 1172and left sensor array 1174. Although infrared detector was shown as adual detector or dual sensor array, right and left sensor arrays, itshould be understood that one single array adapted to detect signal fromboth the right ABTT and the left ABTT can be used, and are shown in FIG.47E as one single sensor array 1173. It should also be understood that asingle sensor array can be used in any embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIGS. 48-50 show a system configured to locate ABTT terminus 10 and thento measure the temperature of ABTT terminus 10, in accordance with anexemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, indicated generally at1300. System 1300 is configured to include a desk, table, or platform1302 that is further configured to support element of system 1300.System 1300 is further configured to include a support system 1304configured to support a movable IR camera 1306. Support system 1304 isconfigured to allow camera 1306 to be movable or adjustable to aplurality of vertical positions to be able to locate at least one ABTTterminus 10. In an exemplary embodiment, camera 1306 is moved manually.In another exemplary embodiment, camera 1306 is moved by way of acontroller, described in more detail herein. In a further exemplaryembodiment, camera 306 is automatically moveable to locate a face and atleast one ABTT terminus 10.

System 1300 is further configured to include a control device 1308 thatcan be configured to include a keypad, microphone, USB or other port,card scanner, or other device to provide various control functions forsystem 1300. Such control functions can include movement of IR camera1306 along support system 1304 to align IR camera 1306 with a face 1310.IR camera 1306 can be configured to include a connector (not shown), atransceiver 1312, or both. Similarly, control device 1308 can beconfigured to include a connector (not shown), a transceiver 1314, orboth. Thus, control device 1308 can communicate with IR camera 1306 byway of a cable (not shown) or by way of transceivers 1312 and 1314.System 1300 can further be configured to include a pressure or presencedetection device 1316 that includes a pressure or presence sensor and isconfigured to communicate with control device 1308 either through acable (not shown) or wirelessly.

It should be understood that IR camera 1306 includes a FOV 1318 of acertain angle. In an exemplary embodiment, the configuration andposition of IR camera 1306 is such that FOV 1318 is sufficiently largeto include most or all of a subject or patient's face 1310 when asubject 1320 is standing at a location of pressure or presence detectiondevice 1316. It should be understood that within FOV 1318 is a smallertwo-dimensional area 1322 that corresponds to the area of ABTT terminus10 and an area directly adjacent or next to ABTT terminus 10.

To operate system 1300, subject 1320 stands on pressure or presencedetection device 1316, which initiates or actuates system 1300. Pressureor presence detection device 1316 can immediately provide the weight ofsubject 1320. In an exemplary embodiment, subject 1320 can begin atemperature measurement operation by pressing a key on control device1308. Alternatively, the presence of subject 1320 on pressure detectiondevice 1316 can initiate a temperature measurement operation. As yetanother alternative, a separate electronic device 1324, such as a cellphone, laptop, tablet, etc., can be configured to communicate withsystem 1300 and to initiate system 1300 operation as well as control thefunctions of system 1300.

In an exemplary embodiment, subject 1320 either manually moves IR camera1306 to be at an eye level, or uses controls on control device 1308 toposition IR camera 1306 vertically along support system 1304. In anotherexemplary embodiment, IR camera 1306 moves along support system 1304,scanning for a hot spot represented by ABTT terminus 10. In this latterembodiment, once IR camera 1306 identifies the hot spot represented byABTT terminus 10, IR camera 1306 positions itself to acquire temperaturesignals from ABTT terminus 10. It should be noted that the movement ofIR camera 1306 also provides system 1300 with the ability to measure theheight of subject 1320, since IR camera 1306 can determine the locationof the top of a head of subject 1320 through its thermal imagingcapability. Alternatively, once IR camera 1306 has located ABTT terminus10, system 1300 can estimate the height of subject 1320 given that theaverage distance from ABTT terminus 10 to the top of a typical person'shead is a previously measured distance.

Once IR camera 1306 is positioned to measure the temperature of ABTTterminus 10, acquisition and analysis of temperature data begins, whichmay be accomplished in control device 1308 or in separate electronicdevice 1324. The data acquisition process can be configured to include aplurality of time intervals, depending on the type of data analysisrequired. For simple temperature measurements, the length of dataacquisition is typically seconds, e.g., 10 to 20 seconds. For complexmeasurements, the length of data acquisition can be minutes. Some dataacquisition intervals may be very lengthy and it can be beneficial toprovide a chair for subject 1320.

FIGS. 50A and 50B show views of another system, indicated generally at1330, configured to locate ABTT terminus 10 and then to measure thetemperature of ABTT terminus 10, in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure. ABTT temperature measurementsystem includes right sensor array 1172, left sensor array 1174, asliding mechanism 1332 to change the position of right sensor array 1172and left sensor array 1174, and a combination keypad and card reader1334 having a card slot 1336. In this embodiment there is no display,such as might be used for advertisements, and measurement is done byinserting an ID card in card slot 1336 or inserting a credit card incard slot 1336 for payment. As shown in FIG. 50B, keypad and card reader1334 includes a second slot 1338 for connecting with electronic device1184 being operatively coupled with system 1330 during measurement, inwhich electronic device 1184, for example a cell phone, when placed inelectronic device slot 1338 provides height information to system 1330allowing thereby automatic height adjustment by sliding mechanism 1332.Keypad and card reader 1334 can include a reader for a credit card inthe event a user is purchasing measurement, an identification card, andthe like.

Support system 1304 can be configured in a variety of arrangements.FIGS. 51 and 52 show an exemplary support system 1304 a that includes an“H” configuration, including two vertically extending poles 1326 and across bar 1328. IR camera 1306 is configured to move left and rightalong cross bar 328, and cross bar 1328 is configured to move verticallyalong poles 1326, with both movements permitting movement of IR camera1306 to align with a subject or patient's face. FIGS. 53 and 54 showanother exemplary support system 1304 b that includes a single pole 1326configured to permit movement of IR camera 1306 vertically along pole1326. To achieve left-right or horizontal positioning, a patient orsubject would move left or right.

FIGS. 55-59 show another ABTT temperature measurement system inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure,indicated generally at 1350. System 1350 is similar to system 1300 inmany respects, but system 1350 further includes a mirror 1352.

FIGS. 60-65 show another ABTT temperature measurement system inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure,indicated generally at 1360. System 1360 is similar to systems 1300 and1350 in many respects, but system 1360 further includes a display 1362configured to present the output of IR camera 1306 to subject 1320.Display 1362 is transparent to IR energy, so camera 1306 receives IRenergy transmitted through display 1362.

FIGS. 66-72 show another ABTT temperature measurement system inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure,indicated generally at 1370. System 1370 is similar to system 1360 inmany respects, but system 1370 further includes a digital camera 1372configured to capture an image of face 1310 at visible opticalwavelengths and to present face 1310 on display 1362 to aid in aligningIR camera 1306.

FIGS. 73-79 show another ABTT temperature measurement system inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure,indicated generally at 1380. System 1380 is similar to systems 1360 and1370 in many respects, but system 1380 further includes a display device1382 positioned adjacent to IR camera 1306. Display device 1382 can beconfigured to include a digital camera, the output of which is presentedon display device 1382 to aid in aligning IR camera 1306 with respect toface 1310.

FIGS. 80-86 show another ABTT temperature measurement system inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure,indicated generally at 1390. System 1390 includes selective featuresfrom systems 1370 and 1380. Display device 1382 is configured to presentvisual data provided by digital camera 1372 to aid in aligning IR camera1306 with respect to face 1310.

FIG. 87 shows another system configured to locate ABTT terminus 10 andthen to measure the temperature of ABTT terminus 10, in accordance withan exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, indicated generallyat 1400. System 1400 is configured to include a support system 1402configured to support a movable IR camera 1404. Support system 1402 isconfigured to allow IR camera 1404 to be movable or adjustable to aplurality of vertical positions to be able to locate at least one ABTTterminus 10. In an exemplary embodiment, camera 1404 is moved manually.In another exemplary embodiment, camera 1404 is moved by way of acontroller. In a further exemplary embodiment, camera 1404 isautomatically moveable to locate a face 1406 and at least one ABTTterminus 10.

FIGS. 87A and 87B show views of yet another system, indicated generallyat 1420, configured to locate ABTT terminus 10 and then to measure thetemperature of the ABTT terminus 10, in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure. System 1420 includes an infraredsensor array 1422, which may include a thermopile array, positionedabove a display 1424 and being operatively coupled with display 1424.Display 1424 can be configured to display an advertisement duringmeasurement of emissions from ABTT terminus 10, and measurement resultscan be configured to appear on display 1424 at random times during theadvertisement. FIG. 87B shows view of a portion of system 1420 duringmeasurement of a subject, with sensor array 1422 capturing thermalsignals from ABTT terminus 10 of the subject.

FIGS. 87C and 87D show views of still yet another system, indicatedgenerally at 1430, configured to locate ABTT terminus 10 and then tomeasure the temperature of ABTT terminus 10, in accordance with anexemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. ABTT temperaturemeasurement system 1430 includes thermal sensors 1432 positioned behinda screen 1434, thermal sensors 1432 include at least one of infraredsensors and a thermal imaging device, and screen 1434 being preferablyan LED display to facilitate calculating thermal energy generated byscreen 1434, since LED's have a rather stable temperature, and thetemperature of LED screen 1434 can be used to adjust or correct thetemperature measured by sensors 1432 to determine the temperature ofABTT terminus 10. Screen 1434 can also be transparent to IR energy, soinfrared sensors 1432 receive IR energy transmitted through screen 1434.System 1430 is configured to measure thermal signals from ABTT terminus10 while an image 1436, such as an advertisement, is being shown onscreen 1434, and the subject must look at screen 1434 to be measured. Inaddition, the measurement results are shown on screen 1434. FIG. 87Dshows system 1430 during measurement of the subject, with sensor array432 capturing thermal signals from ABTT terminus 10 of the subject.

FIGS. 87E and 87F show views of an even further system, indicatedgenerally at 1450, configured to locate ABTT terminus 10 and then tomeasure the temperature of ABTT terminus 10, in accordance with anexemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. ABTT temperaturemeasurement system 1450 includes a digital camera 1452, an infraredsensor array 1454, and a screen 1456 showing advertisement 1458 or otherinformation while measurement of emissions from ABTT terminus 10 isconducted. FIG. 87F shows system 1450 during measurement of the subject,with sensor array capturing thermal signal from ABTT of a subject.Digital camera 1452 captures an image of ABTT terminus 10 and eyes 32,and uses this image information to align infrared sensor array 1454 withABTT terminus 10. Then the digital image is superimposed on thedisplayed thermal image.

FIGS. 87G and 70H show views of an even further system, indicatedgenerally at 1460, configured to locate ABTT terminus 10 and then tomeasure the temperature of ABTT terminus 10, in accordance with anexemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. ABTT temperaturemeasurement system 1460 includes a thermal image camera 1462 and ascreen 1464 showing advertisement 1466 or other information whilemeasurements are is being taken of thermal emissions of ABTT terminus10. FIG. 87H shows a view of system 1460 during measurement of thesubject, with sensor array 1462 capturing thermal signals from ABTTterminus 10 of the subject.

FIGS. 87I-K show views of an even further system, indicated generally at1470, configured to locate ABTT terminus 10 and then to measure thetemperature of ABTT terminus 10, in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure. ABTT temperature measurementsystem 1470 includes digital camera 1452, infrared sensor array 454, anda clamp mechanism 1472 being configured to secure an electronic device1474, electronic device 1474 including a display 1476 and showing on itsdisplay 476 an advertisement 1478 or other information while measurementis being taken. FIG. 87J shows details of clamp mechanism 1472 forsecuring electronic device 1474, such as a cell phone, tablet, computer,and the like. FIG. 87I shows a view of system 1470 during measurement ofthe subject, with sensor array 1454 capturing thermal signals from ABTTterminus 10 of the subject. Digital camera 1452 captures an image ofABTT terminus 10 and eyes 32, and uses this image information to aligninfrared sensor 1454 with ABTT terminus 10. The digital image is thensuperimposed on the thermal image.

FIGS. 87L-87M show views of an even further system, indicated generallyat 1540, configured to locate ABTT terminus 10 and then to measure thetemperature of ABTT terminus 10, in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure. System 1540, and other systems ofthe present disclosure, can alternatively be described as beingmeasuring stations. ABTT temperature measurement system 1540 includessensor device 1542, which includes a rod 1544 having a contact sensor1546 at its free end, such as a thermistor, a keypad 1548, and a display1550 adjacent to keypad 1548, display 1550 reporting the value measuredby sensor device 1542. Display 1550 is operatively coupled withelectronics of sensor device 1542, display 1550 displaying anadvertisement after the measurement is done, and display 1550 displayingsimultaneously the measurement results. Pen-like sensor device 1542 isconnected to sliding mechanism 1332 of system 1540 for alignment ofsensor 1546 with ABTT terminus 10 of people with different height. Inthis embodiment, the results are calculated and reported after themeasurement is done, and there is no movable display, as it was shown inFIGS. 87A to 87H. FIG. 87M shows one single sensor device 1542, whichincludes a mechanical connector (not shown) for connecting with slidingmechanism 1332 of system 1540 and includes a rotating mechanism foralignment of contact sensor 1546 with ABTT terminus 10.

FIG. 87N shows a dual sensor device, indicated generally at 1560, inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.Device 1560 includes a connector (not shown) for connecting with slidingmechanism 1332 of system 1540. Device 1560 includes a right arm 1562 anda left arm 1564. Right arm 1562 includes a right sensor 1566 and leftarm 1564 includes a left sensor 1568.

FIG. 87O shows a sensor device, indicated generally at 1580, inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.Device 1580 includes a sensor body 1582, and a sensor rod 1584 connectedto sensor body 1582 by a retractable cable or wire 1586. Sensor body1582 is configured to mount on and interface with sliding mechanism 1332of system 1540. Device 580 further includes sensor 1590 positioned onsensor rod 1584 at a distal end thereof and a cover 1588 to protectsensor 1590 to avoid cross-contamination during measurement.

FIG. 87P shows a sensor device, indicated generally at 1600, inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.Device 1600 includes dual sensors 1602 and a sensor rod 1604 on whichsensors 1602 are positioned. Sensor rod 1604 includes a connector 1606for mating with a connector or jack 1608 of a retractable cable or wire1610 of, for example, system 1540. Sensor device 1600 further includes acover 1612 for sensors 1602 to avoid cross-contamination duringmeasurement.

FIG. 87Q shows system 1540 with the addition of a display 1552 connectedto sliding mechanism 1332, with display 1553 the temperature of rightABTT terminus 10 and left ABTT terminus 10.

Clinical experiments by Applicant, who is a medical doctor, showed thatmeasuring right ABTT terminus 10 and left ABTT terminus, preferablysimultaneously, provides key clinical information on the risk of severaldiseases and the diagnosis of several diseases. The measurements caninclude the absolute number (for instance, 36.6 degrees Celsius on theright and 36.0 Celsius on the left) and differences between the left andright side, or variations of temperature with time. The followinggraphs, which plot temperature vs. time for right ABTT terminus 10 (“R”)and left ABTT terminus 10 (“L”), describe hitherto unrecognizedcharacteristics of diseases and conditions based on analysis of theoutput of ABTT terminuses 10.

FIG. 89 shows right ABTT terminus 10 having a higher temperature thanleft ABTT terminus 10, indicating risk of aneurysm rupture on the rightside.

FIG. 90 shows normal temperature in right ABTT terminus 10 and highertemperature in left ABTT terminus 10 indicating risk of brain cancer inthe left side.

FIG. 91 shows an oscillatory pattern with higher frequency on left ABTTterminus 10 and lower frequency on right ABTT terminus 10 indicatingrisk of seizures on the left side.

FIG. 92 shows an oscillatory pattern with frequency lower than normal inboth sides, but higher frequency in right ABTT terminus 10, indicatingprogression of infection on the left side of the brain or nervoussystem.

FIG. 93 shows a higher velocity of temperature change in right ABTTterminus 10 as compared to the lower ABTT indicating risk of abscess inthe right side.

FIG. 94 shows an oscillatory pattern with lower frequency on both, rightABTT terminus 10 and left ABTT terminus 10, indicating Alzheimer'sdisease or spread of Alzheimer's disease beyond the hippocampus.

FIG. 95 shows a display indicating numerical absolute value with lowertemperature in right ABTT terminus 10 (36.0 degrees Celsius) and normaltemperature in left ABTT terminus 10 (36.7 degrees Celsius) indicatingrisk of stroke in the right side.

System 1400 is further configured to include a control device 1408 thatcan be configured to include a keypad, microphone, USB or other port,card scanner, or other device to provide various control functions forsystem 1400. Such control functions can include movement of IR camera1404 along support system 1402 to align IR camera 1404 with face 1406.IR camera 1404 can be configured to include a connector (not shown), atransceiver (not shown), or both. Similarly, control device 1408 can beconfigured to include a connector (not shown), a transceiver (notshown), or both. Thus, control device 1408 can communicate with IRcamera 1404 by way of a cable (not shown) or wirelessly. System 1400 canfurther be configured to include pressure or presence detection device1316 that includes a pressure or presence sensor and is configured tocommunicate with control device 1408 either through a cable (not shown)or wirelessly.

It should be understood that IR camera 1404 includes a FOV 1410 of acertain angle. In an exemplary embodiment, the configuration andposition of IR camera 1404 is such that FOV 1410 is sufficiently largeto include most or all of face 1406 when a subject 1412 is standing at alocation of pressure or presence detection device 1316. It should beunderstood that within FOV 1410 is a smaller two-dimensional area 1414that corresponds to the area of ABTT terminus 10 and an area directlyadjacent or next to ABTT terminus 10.

To operate system 1400, subject 1412 stands on pressure or presencedetection device 1316, which initiates or actuates system 1400. Pressureor presence detection device 1316 can immediately provide the weight ofsubject 1412. In an exemplary embodiment, subject 1412 can begin atemperature measurement operation by pressing a key on control device1408. Alternatively, the presence of subject 1412 on pressure detectiondevice 1316 can initiate a temperature measurement operation. As yetanother alternative, a separate electronic device (not shown), such as acell phone, laptop, tablet, etc., can be configured to communicate withsystem 1400 and to initiate system 1400 operation as well as control thefunctions of system 1400.

In an exemplary embodiment, subject 1412 either manually moves IR camera1404 to aim toward an eye of subject 1412, or uses controls on controldevice 1408 to position IR camera 1404 vertically along support system1402. In another exemplary embodiment, IR camera 1404 moves alongsupport system 1402, scanning for the hot spot represented by ABTTterminus 10. In this latter embodiment, once IR camera 1404 identifiesthe hot spot represented by ABTT terminus 10, IR camera 1404 positionsitself to acquire temperature signals from ABTT terminus 10. It shouldbe noted that the movement of IR camera 1404 also provides system 1400with the ability to measure the height of subject 1412, since IR camera1404 can determine the location of the top of a head of subject 1412through its thermal imaging capability. Alternatively, once IR camera1404 has located ABTT terminus 10, system 1400 can estimate the heightof subject 1412 given that the average distance from ABTT terminus 10 tothe top of a typical person's head is a previously measured distance.

Once IR camera 1404 is positioned to measure the temperature of ABTTterminus 10, acquisition and analysis of temperature data begins, whichmay be accomplished in control device 1408 or in separate electronicdevice (not shown). The data acquisition process can be configured toinclude a plurality of time intervals, depending on the type of dataanalysis required. For simple temperature measurements, the length ofdata acquisition is typically seconds, e.g., 10 to 20 seconds. Forcomplex measurements, the length of data acquisition can be minutes.Some data acquisition intervals may be very lengthy and it can bebeneficial to provide a chair for subject 1412.

FIG. 88 shows an ABTT acquisition process in accordance with anexemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, indicated generally at1500. The function of process 1500 is to drive an IR camera, such as IRcamera 1306, to a location where the temperature output of ABTT terminus10 can be measured. Process 5100 begins with a start process 1502,during which various elements of an ABTT temperature measurement systemare powered and initialized. Once the ABTT temperature measurementsystem is initialized, control passes from start process 1502 to a firstdirection movement process 1504.

In first direction movement process 1504, the IR camera is movedvertically along a support system. While the IR camera is moving, it isacquiring IR imagery. In an exemplary embodiment, the data from the IRcamera is being analyzed, for example at an analyze data process 1506,as the data is acquired. In another exemplary embodiment, the data isanalyzed after the IR camera reaches a first limit of travel. If thedata is analyzed in near real time, as the data is acquired, controlmoves to an ABTT terminus located decision process 1508 once a locationof ABTT terminus 10 has been identified. Otherwise, the IR camera ispermitted to reach the first limit before control is passed to ABTTterminus located decision process 1508.

At ABTT terminus located decision process 1508, a decision as to whetherABTT terminus 10 has been located is made. Such a decision may be madeif a predetermined temperature of a face is identified, such as atemperature in a range of 97.5 to 106 degrees Fahrenheit. In certaincircumstances, skin surrounding ABTT terminus 10 may be hotter than ABTTterminus 10. The ABTT temperature measurement systems of the presentdisclosure are able to handle this situation by recognizing that alltemperatures surrounding ABTT terminus 10 are hotter than ABTT terminus10, thus recognizing that ABTT terminus 10 is cooler than skinsurrounding ABTT terminus 10. In a very rare circumstance, thetemperature of surrounding skin is approximately the same temperature ofABTT terminus 10, which may require additional measures to cool thesurrounding skin to gain valid temperature measurements. If ABTTterminus 10 can be identified, control passes to a move to an ABTTterminus location process 1510. If ABTT terminus 10 cannot beidentified, control passes to a second direction movement process 1518.

In move to ABTT terminus location process 1510, the IR camera is drivento the height or location at which ABTT terminus 10 was identified. Oncethe IR camera reaches the determined location, control passes from ABTTterminus location process 1510 to an acquire data process 1512.

In acquire data process 1512, temperature data from ABTT terminus 10 isacquired for a predetermined period. Such data acquisition can be forseconds to many minutes. A typical range of data acquisition fortemperature readings only is approximately 10 to 20 seconds. For moredetailed data acquisition to diagnose medical conditions, dataacquisition can be from 30 seconds to 20 minutes or even more. Once thepredetermined period for data acquisition has been reached, controlpasses from acquire data process 1512 to an analyze data process 1514.

The data received in acquire data process 1512 is analyzed in analyzedata process 1514. Once analysis is complete, control moves from analyzedata process 1514 to a transmit or display data process 1516, where theanalyzed data is transmitted to an electronic device, such as a laptop,tablet, cell phone, etc., or the data is displayed on a system display,or both. Control then passes to an end process 1526, which can place allhardware into a standby mode or an off mode after a predetermined periodto permit review of the analyzed data.

Returning to second direction movement process 1518, the IR camera ismoved vertically along the support system in a second direction that isopposite to the first direction. While the IR camera is moving, it isacquiring IR imagery. In an exemplary embodiment, the data from the IRcamera is being analyzed, for example at an analyze data process 1520,as the data is acquired. In another exemplary embodiment, the data isanalyzed after the IR camera reaches a second limit of travel. If thedata is analyzed in near real time, as the data is acquired, controlmoves to an ABTT terminus located decision process 1522 once a locationof ABTT terminus 10 has been identified. Otherwise, the IR camera ispermitted to reach the first limit before control is passed to ABTTterminus located decision process 1522.

At ABTT terminus located decision process 1522, a decision as to whetherABTT terminus 10 has been located is made. Such a decision may be madeif a predetermined temperature of a face is identified, such as atemperature in a range of 97.5 to 1106 degrees Fahrenheit. In certaincircumstances, skin surrounding ABTT terminus 10 may be hotter than ABTTterminus 10. The ABTT temperature measurement systems of the presentdisclosure are able to handle this situation by recognizing that alltemperatures surrounding ABTT terminus 10 are hotter than ABTT terminus10, thus recognizing that ABTT terminus 10 is cooler than skinsurrounding ABTT terminus 10. In a very rare circumstance, thetemperature of surrounding skin is approximately the same temperature ofABTT terminus 10, which may require additional measures to cool thesurrounding skin to gain valid temperature measurements. If ABTTterminus 10 can be identified, control passes to a move to ABTT terminuslocation process 1510, which operates as previously described herein. IfABTT terminus 10 cannot be identified, control passes to a return errorprocess 1524.

In return error process 1524, a notification is provided to the subject,patient, or other individual that ABTT terminus 10 was not located.Control then passes from return error process 1524 to end process 1526,which functions as previously described.

While some embodiments herein describe thermal imaging such that anentirety of a face is acquired, it should be apparent that full faceimaging is not required to locate and identify a horn-shaped regionbetween the eye and the nose where ABTT terminus 10 is located. Thus, insome embodiments the thermal imaging camera may only need a field ofview sufficient to identify the unique location on the face where ABTTterminus 10 is located rather than an entire face.

Referring to FIGS. 96-99 , an electronic apparatus configured with ameasurement device in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of thepresent disclosure is shown, indicated generally at 2040. Electronicapparatus 2040 may be configured as a cell phone, tablet, or othersimilarly sized electronic device. Electronic apparatus 2040 isconfigured to include a camera 2042, a display 2044, a first sensor2046, and a second sensor 2048 positioned a spaced distance from firstsensor 2046 to permit simultaneous acquisition of temperature from aleft ABTT terminus 10 and a right ABTT terminus 10.

Electronic apparatus 2040 may be configured to acquire the temperatureof one or both ABTT terminuses 10 by first activating camera 2042 anddisplaying a face, such as that shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 , on display2044. In an exemplary embodiment, in addition to displaying a face, acomplementary display of temperature may be displayed to enable a userto guide electronic apparatus to the location of left ABTT terminus 10and right ABTT terminus 10. Once first sensor 2046 and second sensor2048 are positioned to measure the temperature of left ABTT terminus 10and right ABTT terminus 10, which takes seconds, electronic apparatus2040 acquires and provides the temperature of each ABTT terminus 10 ondisplay 2044, rapidly, accurately, and precisely providing a non-contactmeasurement of the temperature of brain core 2024. All functions ofelectronic apparatus 2040 may be activated through display 2044, whichmay be configured as an interactive touch screen, or through one or morephysical buttons, switches, or other controls located on electronicapparatus 2040. It should be understood that sensors 2046 and 2048 maybe configured as thermopiles, infrared sensors, or other suitablesensors configured to measure body parameters without direct contact,though either sensor 2046 or sensor 2048 may be placed into directcontact with one ABTT terminus 10 at a time.

Referring to FIGS. 100 and 101 , another electronic apparatus configuredwith a temperature measurement device in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure is shown and indicated generally at2050. Electronic apparatus 2050 is configured as a wrist-mounted device,e.g., a wrist watch, including a strap 2052, and an apparatus body 54.Electronic apparatus 50 further includes a display 2056 and a sensor2058, which can be similar in function and construction to first sensor2046 and second sensor 2048. A user of electronic apparatus 2050 canacquire the temperature at ABTT terminus 10 by pressing one or morecontrols (not shown), or using display 2056, which can be configured asa touch screen, as an input to electronic apparatus 2050, and thenholding their wrist in a location that places sensor 2058 near ABTTterminus 10. Electronic apparatus 2050 may be configured with a firstaudible output to indicate that ABTT terminus has been located, whichmay be accomplished by receiving a temperature in a predetermined range,or by mapping the temperature in the region around ABTT terminus 10.Such mapping can be accomplished by, for example, a scanning type ofmotion of electronic apparatus 2050 so that sensor 2058 can find thepeak temperature at ABTT terminus 10, or, in those rare circumstanceswhere the temperature at ABTT terminus 10 is lower than the temperatureof surrounding skin, which can occur in very hot ambient conditions, theminimum temperature at ABTT terminus 10. Such scanning in described inmore detail in co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/593,848,incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Once ABTT terminus 10has been located, a second audible output, which can be different fromthe first audible output, can indicate that temperature at ABTT terminus10 has been measured. Once the temperature of ABTT terminus 10 has beenmeasured, a user will move display 2056 to a location where it can beviewed, seeing a displayed temperature, or an audible output can presentthe temperature of ABTT terminus 10.

FIG. 102 is a view of yet another electronic apparatus configured with atemperature measurement device in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure, indicated generally at 2060.Electronic apparatus 2060 is configured to include a display 2062, atemperature sensing device 2064, and an electrical connector 2066.Temperature sensing device 2064 is configured to attach to electronicapparatus 2060, and to interface with connector 2066. Temperaturesensing device 2064 is configured to include a probe 2068, a sensor body2070 configured to attach to a housing 2070 of electronic apparatus2060, and an electrical sensor connector 2072 configured to mate withconnector 2066. Probe 2068 is configured to include a sensor 2074located at a distal end of a sensor arm 2076. Sensing device 2064 isconfigured as a plug-in device, which can be by way of sensor connector2072.

Sensor 2074 may be positioned to be in contact with ABTT terminus 10. Tofind ABTT terminus 10, the area of ABTT terminus 10 may be scanned bysensor 2074, with electronic apparatus 2060 providing an audible,visual, such as on display 2062 or a flashing light, or vibratory, alsodescribed as tactile feedback, output. A first indication fromelectronic apparatus 2060 can be indicative of locating ABTT terminus10, and a second indication from electronic apparatus 2060 can beindicative of a temperature measurement of ABTT terminus 10. Electronicapparatus 2060 can be configured to transmit temperature data wirelesslyor by wire to other electronic devices.

Referring to FIG. 103 , another electronic apparatus configured with atemperature measurement device in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure is shown and indicated generally at2080. Electronic apparatus 80 can be configured as a cell phone (oralternatively a tablet, a computer device, and the like) and includes anapparatus body 2082 including a front face 2084, a back face 2086, adisplay 2088, and a temperature sensor 2090. Apparatus body 2082 furtherincludes a top side face 2092, a right side face 2094, a bottom sideface 2096, and a left side face 2098, in addition to a left top corner2100, a right top corner 2102, a right bottom corner 2104, and a leftbottom corner 2106. Temperature sensor 2090 can be similar in functionand construction to first sensor 2046 and second sensor 2048.

Considering that the ABTT is located in a rather confined and hiddenarea at a junction of the nose with eyebrow, and in an orbital roofarea, the position of temperature sensor 2090 in apparatus body 2082 isconfigured to mate with this area in a specific and defined way,otherwise measurements will be difficult and the nose may hinder propermeasurement. If a sensor, for instance, is positioned in a mid-portionof apparatus body 2082 exemplified as a cell phone, the orbital bonewould prevent temperature sensor 2090 from reaching ABTT terminus 10 ata roof of the orbit. In order to reach ABTT terminus 10, which ispositioned at the roof of the orbit and in the junction of the eyebrowand nose, temperature sensor 2090 in apparatus body 2082 is preferablylocated adjacent to one of corners 2100, 2102, 2104, or 2106,temperature sensor 2090 being also preferably located in one of sidefaces 2092, 2094, 2096, and 2098. The preferred distance fromtemperature sensor 2090 to one of corners 2100, 2102, 2104, or 2106 isequal to or less than 30 mm, is more preferably equal to or less than 20mm, is even more preferably equal to or less than 15 mm, is still morepreferably equal to or less than 10 mm, and is most preferably equal toor less than 5 mm.

Temperature sensor 2090 is preferably located adjacent to one of topcorners 2094 and 2096, and bottom corners 2098 and 2100. By way ofexample but not of limitation, in FIG. 103 temperature sensor 2090 islocated on top side face 2092 and adjacent, alongside, near, or close tocorner 2102.

FIG. 104 shows a perspective view of yet a further electronic apparatus,indicated generally at 2110, configured with a measurement device inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Whileelectronic apparatus 110 includes differences from electronic apparatus2080 shown in FIG. 103 , the features are sufficiently similar that thesame element numbers are used for the sake of brevity. In FIG. 104 ,temperature sensor 2090 is positioned on or in left side face 98 in alocation that is adjacent, near, alongside, or close to corner 2106.

Electronic apparatus 2080 and electronic apparatus 2110 can beconfigured to include a nose piece 2112, which can be permanently orintegrally fixed or detachably connected to temperature sensor 2090, toassist positioning apparatus body 2082 to align temperature sensor 2090with ABTT terminus 10, as shown in FIGS. 105 and 106 .

A user of electronic apparatus 2080 can acquire the temperature at ABTTterminus 10 by pressing one or more controls (not shown), or usingdisplay 2088, which can be configured as a touch screen, as an input toelectronic apparatus 2080, and then holding apparatus body 2082 next to,alongside, near, or close to nose 2026 with display 2088 essentiallyparallel to nose 2026, and in a location that places temperature sensor2090 near, adjacent to, alongside, close to, at, or on ABTT terminus 10,as shown in FIG. 107 , with sensor 2090 of FIG. 104 exemplarily showingas the measurement sensor (performing a contact or a non-contactmeasurement) and receiving a thermal signal from ABTT terminus 10. FIG.108 shows electronic apparatus 2080 with nose piece 112 positioned onnose 2026 of the user's face for measurement.

It should be understood that although sensor 2090 is primarily describedas a temperature sensor, sensor 2090, as well as other sensors describedherein for interfacing with ABTT terminus 10, can include a variety ofsensors including, and by way of example, a glucose sensor, a chemicalsensor, an oxygen sensor, a pulse sensor, an oximetry sensor, bloodpressure sensor, an optical sensor, a fluorescent sensor, and any sensorcapable of measuring any biological variable or biological signalincluding the various biological signals and parameters described byApplicant in various patents and applications under the title “Apparatusand Method for Measuring Biologic Parameters,” including U.S. Pat. No.7,187,960, issued Mar. 6, 2007, U.S. Pat. No. 8,172,459, issued May 8,2012, U.S. Pat. No. 8,328,420, issued Dec. 11, 2012, U.S. Pat. No.8,721,562, issued May 13, 2014, U.S. Pat. No. 8,849,379, issued Sep. 30,2014, U.S. Pat. No. 9,011,349, issued Apr. 21, 2015, U.S. Pat. No.9,119,530, issued Sep. 1, 2015, pending U.S. patent application Ser. No.14/500,362, filed Sep. 29, 2014, pending U.S. patent application Ser.No. 14/500,550, filed Sep. 29, 2014, pending U.S. patent applicationSer. No. 14/622,284, filed Feb. 13, 2015, and pending U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 14/687,106, filed Apr. 15, 2015, the contents ofwhich are incorporated by reference in their entirety herein.

Sensor 2090 can include contact and non-contact sensors and detectors,including infrared detectors. Other sensors such as proximity sensors,optical sensors, and the like can be included as part of sensor 2090 andcan be used alone or in combination with other sensors. Any of thesensors described in this disclosure can include the plurality ofsensors mentioned herein, as a single sensor or a combination ofsensors.

FIG. 109 shows a view of an electronic apparatus, indicated generally at130, configured with a measurement device, indicated generally at 2132,in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.Measurement device 2132 includes a pair of sensors 2134 positioned onone of side faces 2092, 2094, 2096, or 2098 of apparatus body 2082. Byway of example, sensors 2134 can each include an array of infraredsensors configured to read infrared emission from at least one ABTTterminus 10 on the user's face. Emission from ABTT terminus 10 iscaptured by sensors 2134, and can be displayed on display 2088. Thecaptured image can be analyzed by electronic apparatus 2120 to determinea temperature of ABTT terminus 10. It should be understood that chemicalmeasurements and measurement of analytes including glucose can beaccomplished by capturing emissions from ABTT terminus 10, and theprocessor (not shown) located in apparatus body 2082 execute operationsto calculate and report concentration and amount of the chemicalsubstances and the analytes.

FIG. 110 shows a view of an electronic apparatus, indicated generally at2140, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure. Electronic apparatus 2140 is similar to electronic apparatus2120 of FIG. 110 , but each array 2134 is replaced by a single sensor2136, meaning a single thermal sensor rather than an array of thermalsensors. It should be understood that although two sensors 2142 aredescribed, in an alternative embodiment electronic apparatus 2140includes only one sensor 2140.

FIG. 111 shows a view of an electronic apparatus, indicated generally at2150, configured to include a measurement device, indicated generally at2152, in accordance with yet another exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure. Measurement device 2152 includes a thermal sensor array inthe exemplary embodiment of FIG. 111 . Each ABTT terminus 10 can bemeasured by measuring a first side, such as the right side, and thenmeasuring the second opposite side, such as the left side. Measurementdevice 2152 is removably attached connected to the body of electronicapparatus by an electrical jack or connector, described elsewhereherein, configured to fit in a connector positioned the body ofelectronic apparatus 2150.

Anatomy of ABTT terminus 10 is associated with anatomy and dimensions ofnose 2026. FIGS. 112-115 show views of an electronic apparatus,indicated generally at 2160, in accordance with an exemplary embodimentof the present disclosure. Electronic apparatus 2160 includes a pair ofrotatable sensors 2162 disposed near an end of electronic apparatus2160, each rotatable sensor 2162 positionable or adjustable to aparticular nose 2026 for each individual of a population. Each sensor2162 is positioned on a corner, such as a top left corner 2164 and/or atop right corner 2166 of an apparatus body 2168 of electronic apparatus2160. Each sensor 2162 of the pair or the dual sensors is rotatableabout a longitudinal axis of electronic apparatus 2160 that extendsalong the longest length of electronic apparatus 2160 to enable a userto align each sensor 2162 with a respective ABTT terminus 10. Electronicapparatus 2160 further includes a pair of sensors 2170 on a side face ofelectronic apparatus, such as right side face 2172. Each sensor 2170 isindividually slidable in a slot or groove 2174 to modify the spacingbetween sensors 2170, with such spacing having a minimum predeterminedspacing 2176 and a maximum predetermined spacing 2178 to adjust thespacing of sensors 2170 for alignment with respect ABTT terminuses 10.Although rotatable sensors 2162 and slidable or sliding sensors 2170 areshown permanently affixed to apparatus body 2168, it should beunderstood that a removably attached sensor assembly with a rotatable orsliding mechanism are within the scope of the disclosure.

FIGS. 116 and 120 show views of a separable sensor device, indicatedgenerally at 2180, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of thepresent disclosure. It should be understood that separable sensor device2180 can also be described as a sensor assembly, as can other separablesensor devices disclosed herein. Separable sensor device 2180 includesan electrical jack or connector 2182 configured to connect to a matingelectrical connector positioned in an electronic apparatus. Separablesensor device 2180 includes two flexible arms 2184, which can beapproximately parallel in the relaxed condition shown in FIG. 116 , andcan be moved away from each other in as shown in FIG. 120 to configure afirst spaced distance 2204 between sensors 2186 up to a second spaceddistance 2206 between sensors 2186. First spaced distance 2204 andsecond spaced distance 2206 permit a range of adaptability for the noseand facial anatomy, e.g., nose widths, of individuals. Each flexible armextends in a longitudinal direction and includes a sensor 2186 at aterminus or distal end 2188, each sensor 2186 with an axis that isdisposed essentially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of arm184 and having a measuring surface 2190. Measuring surface 2190 isconfigured to measure an emitted signal of ABTT terminus 10.

FIG. 117 shows separable sensor device 2180 positioned on an apparatusbody 2194 of an electronic apparatus 2192, secured by jack 2182. In analternative embodiment, a separable sensor device 2196 includes a wireor cable 2198 terminating in a jack 2200, as shown in FIG. 118 . Jack2200 is configured to mate with an electrical connector 2202 positionedin apparatus body 2194 to form a system.

FIG. 119 shows a sensor system, indicated generally at 2210, inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.Sensor system 2210 includes a separable sensor device 2212 including anear field wireless transmitter operatively coupled to a remoteelectronic apparatus 2214, which includes at least a complementarywireless receiver. Thus, separable sensor device 2212 can be physicallyentirely separate from a corresponding electronic apparatus 2214 andstill communication with electronic apparatus 2214 for the purpose ofacquiring emissions from ABTT terminus 10.

Application of energy, including thermal energy to ABTT terminus 10, hasbeen shown by Applicant to treat a variety of disorders, includingAlzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, cancer,and hyperthermia and hypothermia conditions. The present disclosurediscloses temperature modification devices and systems connectingtemperature modification devices operatively coupled with electronicapparatus, configured to remove and apply heat to ABTT terminus 10.Temperature modification elements located in temperature modificationdevices can be bi-directional thermoelectric devices that are configuredto provide heating and cooling, resistive heaters, fluid systems,infrared lights, infrared LEDs, or other devices configured to changemodify temperature.

FIG. 121 shows a temperature modification device, indicated generally at2220, and an electronic apparatus, indicated generally at 2222. Whentemperature modification device 2220 is positioned on, attached to, orconnected to electronic apparatus 2222, a temperature sensing andmodification system 224 is formed. Temperature modification device 2220can connect or attach to an apparatus body 2226 of electronic apparatus2222 via an electrical connector or jack 228, which mates with anelectrical connector 2238 positioned in apparatus body 2226. Temperaturemodification device 2220 includes two flexible arms 2230 that can besimilar or identical to flexible arms 184 described elsewhere herein,and which can be approximately parallel or parallel. Each of flexibleparallel arms 2230 includes at least one temperature modificationelement 2231 and a sensor 2232 positioned at a distal terminus 2234.Each sensor 2232 includes a measuring surface 2236 disposed essentiallyperpendicular to the longest dimension of arm and configured to measurea signal at ABTT terminus 10.

FIG. 122 shows a view of a temperature modification device, indicatedgenerally at 2240, in accordance with another exemplary embodiment ofthe present disclosure. Temperature modification device 2240 includessome features either similar to or identical to the features oftemperature modification device 2220. Accordingly, similar or identicalelements in FIG. 30 to those of FIG. 121 are labelled with the sameelement numbers. Temperature modification device 240 includes a wire orcable 2242 terminating in a jack 2244. Jack 2244 is configured to matewith an electrical connector 2238 positioned in apparatus body 2226 toform a system.

FIG. 123 shows a view of a temperature modification device, indicatedgenerally at 2250, in accordance with yet another exemplary embodimentof the present disclosure. Temperature modification device 2250 issimilar in some ways to temperature modification device 2220 shown inFIG. 121 , and is accordingly similarly labelled for brevity.Temperature modification device 2250 includes a transmitter 2252 forcommunication with a separate or remote electronic apparatus, such aselectronic apparatus 222 shown in FIG. 121 .

Considering the anatomy of ABTT terminus and morphology of a bridge ofthe nose, an arm that forms part of a separable sensor device or atemperature modification device includes a specialized dimension forfitting on or around the ABTT area. The preferred length of an arm, suchas arm 2184, is equal to or less than 100 mm, is more preferably equalto or less than 50 mm, is even more preferably equal to or less than 30mm, is even yet more preferably equal to or less than 20 mm, and is mostpreferably equal to or less than 10 mm. The preferred diameter (orwidth) of each arm is equal to or less than 40 mm, is more preferablyequal to or less than 20 mm, is even more preferably equal to or lessthan 15 mm, is even yet more preferably equal to or less than 10 mm, andis most preferably equal to or less than 5 mm.

FIG. 124 shows a view of a temperature modification device, indicatedgenerally at 2260, in accordance with still yet another exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure. Elements that are functionallysimilar to previously described temperature modification device 2220 aresimilarly labelled. Temperature modification device 2220 includes aprocessor 2262, a transmitter 2264, a power source 2268, and twolongitudinally extending, flexible, parallel arms 2268. Each flexibleparallel arm includes a heat transfer device 2270 at a distal end orterminus 2272, each heat transfer device 2270 includes a heat transfersurface 2274. Each heat transfer device 2270 extends in a direction thatis approximately perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of arespective arm 2268. Heat transfer surface 2274 and heat transfer device2270 are configured to apply to or remove heat from ABTT terminus 10.Arms 2268 are connected by a spring mechanism 2276 for securingtemperature modification device 2260 on the user's nose applyingpressure against the nose. It should be understood that any mechanismand compression mechanism, adhesive mechanisms and the like to supportthe assembly on the nose can be used and are within the scope of thedisclosure. It should further be understood that any embodiment fortemperature modification can used in any separable sensor device and inconjunction with any sensor of the present disclosure, and anyembodiment for a sensor can be used with any temperature modificationdevice of the present disclosure.

FIG. 125 shows a view of a separable sensor device, indicated generallyat 2280, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure. Separable sensor device 2280 is configured to include asensor head 2282 and a rotating mechanism 2284 that rotates sensor head2282. Sensor head 2282 includes a sensor 2286 positioned thereon.Rotating mechanism 2284 is configured to positioned sensor 2286 at a 45degree angle in relation to the ground, which allows alignment with ABTTterminus 10, since the skin entrance of ABTT 12 is located adjacent tothe corner made by the eyebrow and bridge of the nose, and underneaththe eyebrow.

FIGS. 126 and 128 show views of a separable sensor device, indicatedgenerally at 2290, in accordance with another exemplary embodiment ofthe present disclosure. Separable sensor device 2290 includes anelectrical connector or jack 2292 that extends in a direction that isapproximately perpendicular to a longitudinal axis 2294 that extendsalong a longitudinal body 2296 of separable sensor device 290. Separablesensor device 2290 includes a sensor surface 2298 that extends in adirection that is away connector 2292. FIG. 128 shows a view ofseparable sensor device 2290 connected to an electronic apparatus 2304and positioned to acquire emissions from ABTT terminus 10.

FIG. 127 shows a perspective view of another separable sensor device,indicated generally at 2300, in accordance with an exemplary embodimentof the present disclosure. Separable sensor device 2300 includes aplurality of sensor measuring surfaces 2302 that are approximatelyparallel to the longitudinal extent of connector 2292 of separablesensor device 2300. Both sensor measuring surface 2302 are oriented tobe approximately parallel to each other and to be oriented to face in afront or forward direction.

It should be understood that a sensor measuring surface can be disposedin any orientation on a measuring arm, including facing forward, asshown in FIG. 127 , diagonally, as shown in FIG. 125 , and upwardly, asshown in FIG. 126 . It should also be understood that all embodiments ofsensor assemblies can be used in embodiments of temperature modificationdevices, and the embodiments of temperature modification devices canhave heat transfer surface disposed at angles and in similarorientations as manner as measuring surfaces of various separable sensordevices and sensor.

FIG. 129-131 show views of an electronic apparatus, indicated generallyat 2310, configured with a measurement device in accordance with anexemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Electronic apparatus2310 includes an apparatus body 2312, and apparatus body 2312 includes amovable, rotatable, or flippable arm 2314. Flippable arm 2314 includes asensor 2316 positioned at a distal or far end of arm 2314 from a pivotor rotation axis 2318 of arm 2314. Sensor 2316 is oriented with a sensorsurface 2320 that is approximately perpendicular to a longitudinalextent of arm 2314. As shown in FIG. 131 , arm 2314 rotates in thedirection of arrow 3222 shown in FIG. 130 and in the direction of arrow2324 in FIG. 131 to position sensor 2316 at a spaced distance fromelectronic apparatus 2310 in a location to acquire an emission from ABTTterminus 10 of the user, with sensor 2316 resting on or adjacent to ABTTterminus 10. It should be understood that sensor can be replaced by atemperature modification device, in similar manner as shown in previoussensor embodiments, and said temperature modification device embodimentsare within the scope of the present disclosure.

FIGS. 132 to 139 show alternative embodiment separable sensor devices inaccordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. Theseparable sensor devices shown in FIGS. 132-139 are similar to theseparable sensor devices shown in FIGS. 116 to 120 , however, theembodiments of FIGS. 132-139 include only a single sensor and a singlearm to support the sensor, and an end of each separable sensor deviceopposite the end with the sensor terminates in a c-shape nose support.When features between the embodiments are common or similar, the sameelement number is used for the sake of brevity.

FIG. 132 shows a separable sensor device, indicated generally at 2330,in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure andwhich includes a sensor support arm 2332, a sensor 2334 positioned onsensor support arm 2332, a “C”-shaped support portion 2336, and atransmitter 2338. C-shaped support portion 2336 is configured to conformto the shape of the user's nose, thus providing the ability to supportseparable sensor device 2330 while ABTT terminus 10 emissions aremeasured. FIG. 133 shows a separable sensor device, indicated generallyat 2340, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure. In this embodiment, transmitter 338 is replaced by anelectrical connector or jack 2342 configured to mate with an electricalconnector positioned on an electronic apparatus, as described elsewhereherein. FIGS. 134 and 135 show separable sensor device 2340 positionedon an electronic apparatus 2344, supported by the connection ofconnector 2342 with electronic apparatus 2344. FIG. 136 shows aseparable sensor device, indicated generally at 2346, in accordance withan exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. In this embodiment,connector or jack 2342 is replaced by an electrical connector or jack2348 connected to a device body 2350 of separable sensor device 2346 bya wire or cable 2352. Furthermore, in place of C-shaped support portion2336 is a short, straight arm 2354 that is approximately perpendicularto a sensor support arm 2356 of separable sensor device 2346. FIGS.137-139 shows a separable sensor device, indicated generally at 2360, inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.Separable sensor device 2360 includes features of separable sensordevice 2336 shown in FIG. 133 and separable sensor device 2346 shown inFIG. 136 , and is labelled accordingly. FIG. 137 shows double axisrotation movement of separable sensor device 2360, one first rotation toposition at 45 degrees angle in relation to the main axis of apparatusbody, and a second rotation of the sensor head to a 45 degrees angle inrelation to the axis of the arm, for alignment with ABTT terminus 10.FIG. 138 shows separable sensor 2360 being positioned on nose 2026 andaligned with ABTT terminus 10. FIG. 139 shows an angle of sensor 2334for preferred alignment with ABTT terminus 10.

FIG. 140 shows a perspective view of another separable sensor device,indicated generally at 2370, in accordance with an exemplary embodimentof the present disclosure. Separable sensor device 2370 includes afirst, right arm 2372, a second, left arm 2374, each of which areessentially flat or planar for apposition to the skin of nose 2026, anda connecting portion 2376 positioned between and connected to right arm2372 and left arm 2374. Connecting portion 2376 includes an adhesivesurface 2378 to anchor separable sensor device 2370 to the skin of nose26. At least one of right arm 2372 and left arm 2274 includes a sensor2380 positioned at a distal or free end thereof. Separable sensor device2370 further includes a transmitter 2382 for wireless communication,which can be, for example, Wi-Fi or Blue Tooth, a processor 2384, and apower source 2386, such as one or more batteries.

FIG. 141 shows a view of yet another separable sensor device, indicatedgenerally at 2390, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of thepresent disclosure. Separable sensor device 2390 includes a first, rightarm 2392, a second, left arm 2394, each of which are essentially flat orplanar for apposition to the skin of nose 2026, and a connecting portion2396 positioned between and connected to right arm 2392 and left arm2394. Connecting portion 2396 includes an adhesive surface 2398 toanchor separable sensor device 2390 to the skin of nose 26. Adhesivesurface 2398 is covered by a peelable protective cover or layer 2400.Each of right arm 2392 and left arm 2394 includes a sensor 2402positioned at a distal or free end thereof. Separable sensor device 2390further includes, for balance between right arm 2392 and left arm 2394,a power source 2404 positioned on right arm 2392 and an integratedcircuit 2406 that includes a processor and a transmitter (i.e., awireless device). The electronic elements of right arm 2392 and left arm2394 are connected by wires or preferably a flexible circuit (notshown).

FIG. 142 shows a perspective view of a further separable sensor device,indicated generally at 2410, and an electronic apparatus, indicatedgenerally at 2412, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of thepresent disclosure. Separable sensor device 2410 and electronicapparatus 2412 form a sensor system 2414. Separable sensor device 2410includes a left arm 2416, a right arm 2418, and a spring 420 or othercompressible material with spring capabilities, including plastic withmemory, configured to force left arm 2416 and right arm 418 toward eachother, which means that left arm 2416 and right arm 2418 will be pressedagainst the sides of nose 226 when separable sensor device 2410 isplaced on a nose. Each of left arm 2416 and right arm 2418 includessensor 2402 positioned at a free or distal of each arm for balance.Sensor system 2414 also includes a wire or cable 2422 for connectingseparable sensor device 2410 to electronic apparatus 2412. Electronicdevice 2412 is configured to include a power source 2424, a processor2426, a transmitter 2428, and a display 2430.

FIG. 143 shows a perspective view of a still further separable sensordevice, indicated generally at 2440, in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure. Separable sensor device 2440includes a left arm 2442, a right arm 2444. Separable sensor device 2440further includes sensor 2402 located at a free or distal end of rightarm 2444, a temperature modification device 2446 located at a free endof left arm 2442, an integrated circuit 448 having a processor andwireless device positioned on left arm 2442, and a power source 2450positioned on right arm 2444.

FIG. 144 shows a perspective view of a separable temperaturemodification device, indicated generally at 2460, and an electronicapparatus, indicated generally at 2462, in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure. Device 2460 includes a left arm2464 and a right arm 2466. Device 2460 further includes a heat transferdevice 2468 positioned on a free or distal end of right arm 2466, anintegrated circuit 2470 having a processor and wireless devicepositioned on left arm 2464 wirelessly connected to electronic apparatus2462, which can be a cell phone, a tablet, a computer device, and thelike, and a power source 2472.

FIG. 145 shows a view of separable sensor device 2370 shown in FIG. 140positioned on nose 2026 of the user. FIG. 146 shows a view of separablesensor device 2410 and electronic apparatus 412 shown in FIG. 142positioned on a helmet 2432 and being used by the subject. FIG. 147shows a view of temperature modification device 2460 and electronicapparatus 2462 positioned on helmet 2432 and being used by the subject.Temperature modification device 2460 communicates with electronicapparatus 2462 wirelessly. It should be understood that any head-mountedgear and neck-mounted gear can be used, in accordance to the principlesof the present disclosure and are within the scope of the disclosure.

FIG. 148 shows a perspective view of a separable sensor device,indicated generally at 2480, in accordance with an exemplary embodimentof the present disclosure. Separable sensor device 2480 includes alongitudinally extending rod-like body 2482. Device 480 further includesa sensor 2484 positioned at a distal end of body 2482, an electricalconnector positioned at a proximate end of body 2482 and extendingapproximately perpendicular to a longitudinal axis through body 2482,and a pair of expandable grasping arms 2486. Grasping arms 2486 areconfigured to grasp an apparatus body.

FIG. 149 shows a perspective view of another separable sensor device,indicated generally at 2490, in accordance with an exemplary embodimentof the present disclosure. Device 2490 is similar to device 2480 incertain aspects. Accordingly, similar elements are similarly numbered.Device 2490 includes a rod-like body 492. Device 490 further includes anelectrical connector or jack 2494 and a cable or wire 496 that connectsjack 2494 to body 2492.

FIG. 150 shows a perspective view of a separable sensor device,indicated generally at 2500, attached to an electronic apparatus,indicated generally at 2502, in accordance with an exemplary embodimentof the present disclosure. Separable sensor device 2500 includes arod-like body 2504. Grasping arms 2488 grasp a front face of electronicapparatus 2502 and a back face of electronic apparatus 2502 and areconnected to body 2504 by a rotating mechanism 2506 configured toposition rod-like body 2504 alongside electronic apparatus 2502 in afirst position or orientation and to position rod-like body 2504approximately perpendicular to electronic apparatus 2502. Separablesensor device 2500 also includes a wireless device, such as atransmitter, for communication with electronic apparatus 2502 (e.g.,operatively coupled).

FIG. 151 shows grasping arms 2488 in a first, un-extended position 2508and in a second, extended position 2510. When grasping arms 2488 are infirst position 2508, grasping arms 2508 are positioned a first spaceddistance 2512 apart. When grasping arms 2488 are in second position2510, grasping arms 2488 are positioned a second spaced distance 2514,which is greater than first spaced distance 2512, apart. The ability toextend or expand grasping arms 488 permits anchoring an equippedseparable sensor device to different thicknesses of an apparatus body.Separable sensor device 2500 is configured to position sensor 484 at adiagonal position or angle 2516 in relation to a main longitudinal axis2518 of body 2504.

FIGS. 153 to 156 show embodiments of a sensor case configured to matewith an apparatus body of an electronic apparatus. Each sensor caseincludes a sensor.

FIG. 153 shows a view of yet another separable sensor device, indicatedgenerally at 2530, positioned on an electronic apparatus, indicatedgenerally at 2532, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of thepresent disclosure. Separable sensor case 2530 includes a case body 2534configured to receive an apparatus body 2536 of electronic apparatus2532, an electrical connector 2538 configured to mate with an electricalconnector 2540 of electronic apparatus 2532, which are shown in acutaway portion of device 530 and electronic apparatus 2532, and asensor device 2542 connected to case body 2534 by rotating mechanism2506. Sensor device 2542 includes a rod-like body 2544 on which ispositioned sensor 2484. A sensor surface 2544 of sensor 2484 is disposeddiagonally in relation to a main axis of sensor device 2542. Sensor 2484generates signals proportional to emissions received by sensor 2484. Thesignals are transmitted to connector 2538.

FIG. 154 shows a view of still yet another separable sensor device,indicated generally at 2550, positioned on an electronic apparatus,indicated generally at 2552, in accordance with an exemplary embodimentof the present disclosure. Separable sensor device 2550 includes arod-like body 2554 in which is positioned a transmitter 2556 that iscommunicatively coupled with a receiver 2558 of electronic apparatus2550. Rod-like body 554 also includes a processor 2560, and power source562.

FIGS. 155-157 show views of separable sensor device 2530 with rod-likebody 2544 rotated to be approximately perpendicular to a planar frontface 2546 of electronic apparatus 2532 to position and align sensor 2484with ABTT terminus 10.

FIGS. 158 to 166 show views of sensorial watches in accordance withexemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. Each sensorial watchincludes a front face, a display positioned on the front fact, a backface, and a plurality of side faces extending from the front face to theback face.

FIG. 158 shows a view of a sensorial watch, indicated generally at 2570,including a measurement device in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure. Sensorial watch 2570 includesfront face 2572, on which is positioned a display 2574, a pair ofside-by-side dual sensors or detectors 2576 adjacent to display 2574, acamera 2578 disposed between sensors 2576, and a cross-hair light source2580 for helping aligning sensors 2576 with ABTT terminus 10. Whenelements similar or identical to the elements of FIG. 158 are used insubsequent figures, such similar or identical elements are labelled withthe same item number as the elements of FIG. 158 .

FIG. 159 shows a view of a sensorial watch, indicated generally at 2590,including a measurement device in accordance with another exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure. Sensorial watch 2570 includesfront face 2592, on which is positioned a display 2594, one sensor 2576,camera 578 disposed adjacent to sensor 2576, cross-hair light source2580, and a wireless device, i.e., a transmitter or transceiver,communicatively or operatively coupled with an external or separateelectronic device 2598, including a cell phone, computer, tablet, orother electronic device.

FIG. 160 depicts sensorial watch 2570 being used by the subject to aligna field of view of sensors 2576 with ABTT terminus 10 and to thenacquire signals from ABTT terminus 10.

FIG. 161 shows a view a sensorial watch, indicated generally at 2600,including a measurement device in accordance with yet another exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure. Sensorial watch 2600 includes afront face 2602, a back face 2604, and a plurality of side faces 2606extending from front face 2602 to back face 2604. Sensorial watch 2600includes sensor 2576, camera 2578 disposed adjacent to sensor 2576, andcross-hair light source 2580 positioned on one of side faces 2606.

FIG. 162 shows a view of a sensorial watch, indicated generally at 2610,including a measurement device in accordance with still anotherexemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Sensorial watch 2610includes a front face 2612, a back face 2614, and a plurality of sidefaces 2616 extending from front face 2612 to back face 2614. Sensorialwatch 2610 includes duel dual sensors or detectors 2576 positioned onone of side faces 2616, each sensor 2576 is configured to be slidinglysupported on sensorial watch 2610 by a sliding mechanism 2618. Slidingmechanism 2618 is configured to adjusting a spaced distance betweensensors 576 for alignment of sensors 2576 with ABTT terminus 10. Thespace distance is configured to be in a range from a first, minimumspaced distance 2620 to a maximum spaced distance 2622. The actualdimensions of spaced distance 2620 and spaced distance 2622 depend onthe longest dimension of side face 2616 on which sensors 2576 arepositioned. FIG. 163 shows a view of the user operating sensorial watch2610 to position a field of view 2624 of each sensor 2576 to acquiresignals from ABTT terminus 10, with measurement results being displayedon a display 2626 positioned on front face 2612.

FIGS. 164 to 166 show sensorial wrist-bands having sensor assemblies andconnected to a display and electronics. As with other embodimentsherein, when similar or identical elements exist between embodiments,the same item number is used.

FIG. 164 shows a view of a watch, indicated generally at 2630, includinga measurement device in accordance with an even further exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure. Watch 2630 includes a display 2634and a sensorial wrist-band 2632 extending away from display 634 in two,generally opposite directions. Sensorial wrist-band 2632 includes astrap 2636, a first, right arm 2638, and a second, left arm 2640. Eachof right arm 2638 and left arm 2640 include a sensor 2642 disposed alonga free end of right arm 2638, and along a free end of left arm 2640.Right arm 2638 and left arm 2640 are disposed adjacent to an edge ofstrap 2636, beginning at a location that is adjacent to display 2634.Right arm 2638 and left arm 2640 include a flexible and adjustablemechanism for adjusting right arm 2638 and left arm 2640 to differentsizes of noses and for alignment with ABTT terminus 10. FIG. 166 showswatch 2630 being operated by the user and positioned next to nose 2026of the face with sensors aligned with the ABTT. Although in FIG. 166contact sensors are being used and are contacting the skin, it should beunderstood that non-contact sensors can be used in accordance to theprinciples of the disclosure in any of the embodiments showing contactsensors. It should be understood that contact sensors can be used inaccordance to the principles of the disclosure in any of the embodimentsusing non-contact sensors. It should be understood that temperaturemodification devices can be used in accordance to the principles of thedisclosure in any of the embodiments showing sensors.

FIG. 165 shows a view of a watch, indicated generally at 2650, includinga measurement device in accordance with an even yet further exemplaryembodiment of the present disclosure. Watch 2650 is similar to watch2630, though with only a single sensor 2642. Further, the adjustabilityof first, right arm 2638 and second, left arm 2640 are shown by arrows2652. Right arm 2640 is void of sensors and is used for positioningsensorial wrist-band 2632 on nose 2026.

FIG. 167 shows a view of a sensor device, indicated generally at 2660,in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.Sensor device 2660 includes a pen-shaped or essentiallycylindrical-shaped body 2662 including a proximate end 2664 and a distalend 2666. Distal end 2666 includes a sensor head 2668, which includes asensor 2670 disposed thereon. Proximate end 2664 includes an electricalconnector 2672, which is configured to mate with a jack 2674, which isconnected to an electronic apparatus 2678 by a cable or wire 2676.

FIG. 168 shows a view of another sensor device, indicated generally at2680, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure. Sensor device 2680 includes a cylindrical or rod-like sensorbody 2682 on which is positioned a sensor head 2684 at a distal endthereof. Sensor head 2684 includes a two prong support 2686 thatincludes a right arm 2690 and a left arm 2688, with each arm including asensor 2692 positioned on a free end thereof. Sensor body 2682 alsoincludes an electrical connector 2694 configured to accept a jack orconnector 2696, which is connected to an electronic apparatus 2698 byway of a cable or wire 2700. Electronic apparatus 2698 includes adisplay 2702 and a trigger button 2704 for actuating sensor device 2680.It should be understood that sensor body 2682 can be connected to anyelectronic device or thermometer configured to read the signals fromsensors 2692 and to report the signals sensors 2692.

FIG. 169 shows a view of yet another sensor device, indicated generallyat 2710, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure. Sensor device 2710 is similar in some respects to theembodiment of FIG. 168 , and such similar elements are labelled with thesame element number. Sensor device 2710 includes a cylindrical,rod-like, tubular, or pen-shaped sensor body 2712 and an electronicapparatus 2714, for example a cell phone, or a specialized electronicapparatus 2716. Sensor body 2712 includes a sensor head 2718 at a distalend on which is positioned a sensor 2720 at a free end thereof. Sensorbody 2712 also includes an electrical connector 2722 positioned at aproximate end. Connector 2722 is configured to connect to electronicapparatus 2714 and to electronic apparatus 2716.

FIG. 170 shows a view of a further sensor device, indicated generally at730, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure. Sensor device 2730 is similar to the embodiments of FIGS.168 and 169 , but communication with electronic apparatus 2714 andelectronic apparatus 2716 is by way of a transmitter.

FIG. 171 shows sensor device 2730 connected to an electronic apparatus,indicated at 2740, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of thepresent disclosure. Electronic apparatus 2740 includes display 2702 andis configured to read signal from sensor device 2730. Electronicapparatus 2740 includes an electrical connector 2742 configured with anup and down rotating mechanism to align sensor 2720 with ABTT terminus10. Display 2702 is also rotatable about an axis 744, as shown by arrow2746. FIG. 172 shows display 2702 rotated by 180 degrees about axis 2744allowing thereby another person, such as doctor, to see the result ondisplay 2702. FIGS. 173 to 176 show a plurality of exemplaryorientations of sensor device 730 as it rotates about its own axis whilepositioned in connector 2742.

FIG. 177 shows a view of a rotating mechanism, indicated at 2752, of asensor device, indicated generally at 2750, in accordance with anexemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Sensor device 750includes a sensor body 754 and a sensor head 2756 supporting a sensor2758. Sensor head 2756 is connected to sensor body 2754 by rotatingmechanism 2752, which permits sensor head 2756 to rotate about an axis2760 that is perpendicular to a longitudinal axis 762 of sensor body2754 to permit sensor head 2756 to be oriented in a plurality ofpositions, as exemplified by the positions shown in FIG. 177 . Rotatingmechanism 2752 is configured to adjust the position of sensor head 2756to provide an optimal position of sensor 2758 for measurement of ABTTterminus 10.

FIGS. 178 and 179 show view of a support structure, indicated generallyat 2770, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure. Support structure 2770 includes a housing 2772 that furtherincludes three portions. One portion includes a handle 2774 thatincludes an operation or actuation button 2776, and a cable 2778including an electrical connector or jack 2778 configured to fit amating connector of an electronic apparatus. Another portion is amid-portion 2786 that includes an electrical connector 2788 configuredto receive a distal end of sensor device, such as sensor device 2730.Yet another portion is an upper portion 2790 that includes a clampmechanism 2792 configured to secure an electronic apparatus body. Clampmechanism 2792 is configured to extend in the direction of arrows 2794to receive a plurality of dimensions of an electronic apparatus 2796.Although for illustration purposes cable 2778 for connection with theelectronic apparatus is shown, it should be understood that an internalelectrical connection can be disposed along a bottom of clamp mechanism2792 and configured to receive a complementary electrical connection ofan electronic apparatus, and such embodiment is within the scope of thedisclosure. FIG. 181 shows sensor device 2730 positioned to align sensor2670 with ABTT terminus 10.

FIG. 180 shows a view of another support structure, indicated generallyat 2800, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure. Support structure 2800 includes a housing 2802 that includesa handle 2804, an actuation button 2806, an upper portion 2810 includinga clamp mechanism 2812, and a mid-portion 2816. Mid-portion 816 includesan extendable/retractable wire or cable 808 for connection to a sensordevice, such as sensor device 2660.

FIG. 182 shows a view of a sensor clip assembly, indicated generally at2830, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure. Sensor clip assembly 2830 includes a rotatable right arm2832, a rotatable left arm 2834, a housing 2836 in which is positioned aspring mechanism 2838 that biases or pushes right arm 2832 and said leftarm 2834 toward or against each other, and a lever or handle 2840 thatis connected to right arm 2832 and which moves right arm 2832 away fromleft arm 2834 when pressed or pushed. Sensor clip assembly 2830 alsoincludes an electrical connector 2842, and a cable 2844 that extendsfrom electrical connector 2842 and which terminates at an electricalconnector 2846. Each of right arm 2832 and left arm 2834 includes asensor 2848 disposed at a free end of the respective right arm 2832 andleft arm 2834.

FIG. 183 shows a view of a sensor head, indicated generally at 2850, inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.Sensor head 2850 includes a sensor body 2852, a connection portion 2854,and a contact sensor portion 2856. Contact sensor portion 856 includes acontact sensor 2858 and a spring mechanism 2860 disposed along an axis2862 that is approximately perpendicular to a main longitudinal axis2864 of sensor body 2852. Sensor head 2850 further includes wires 2866extending along sensor body 2852 to connect contact sensor 2858 toconnection portion 2854.

FIG. 183 shows a view of sensor head, indicated generally at 2870, inaccordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.Sensor head 2870 includes a sensor body 2872, a connection portion 2874,and a non-contact sensor portion 2876. Non-contact sensor portion 2876includes a non-contact sensor 2878 position within a sensor housing 2880that is disposed along an axis 2882 that is approximately perpendicularto a main longitudinal axis 2884 of sensor body 2872. Sensor head 2870further includes wires 2886 extending along sensor body 2872 to connectnon-contact sensor 2878 to connection portion 2874. Sensor housing 2880protects non-contact sensor 2878, such as an infrared sensor, againstinterference by surrounding ambient temperature and sweat.

FIGS. 185 and 186 show views of a thermometer, indicated generally at2890, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure. Thermometer 2890 includes a handle 2892 and a sensor head2894. Sensor head 894 includes a sensor 896 positioned thereon. Handle2892 is positioned or disposed at an angle 898 that is optimally 45degrees in relation to handle axis 2900. Angle 2898 is preferably in therange from 10 degrees to 80 degrees, is more in the range of 15 degreesto 75 degrees, is even more preferably in the range of 30 degrees to 60degrees, and is most preferably in the range of 40 degrees to 50degrees. The optimal 45 degree angle allows sensor 2896 to be alignedwith ABTT terminus 10 when handle 2892 is parallel to a plane 2902 ofthe face or when handle 892 is positioned perpendicular to facial plane2902, as shown in FIG. 186 , which shows thermometer 2890 being used bythe subject.

FIGS. 187 and 188 show views of a sensor head, indicated generally at2910, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure. Sensor head 2910 includes a sensor 2912 and a housing 2914that surrounds sensor 2912 and includes an open end 2916 surroundingsensor 2912, and a connecting arm 2918. FIG. 188 shows sensor head 2910positioned on skin 2920 and receiving radiation from skin 2920. Housing2914 with open end 2916 creates a confined and protected environment(volume 922) for radiation 2924 from skin 2920. FIGS. 189 and 190 showsensor head 2910 being used by the subject and aligned in a diagonalangle of approximately 45 degrees with ABTT terminus 10. It should beunderstood that embodiments of FIGS. 183-190 can be used with any of thesensor devices and temperature modification devices described in thepresent disclosure.

FIG. 191 shows a sensor device, indicated generally at 2930, inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.Sensor device 2930 includes a right arm 2932, a right sensor 2934positioned at a free end of right arm 2932, a left arm 2936, a leftsensor 2938 positioned at a free end of left arm 2936, and a verticalsupport arm 2940. Vertical support arm 2940 is preferably rigid and isconfigured to connect to right arm 2932 and left arm 2936 at a first endof vertical support arm 2940. A second end of vertical support arm 2940terminates at a magnet or ferrous material 2942 that is configured tointeract and anchor to a complementary magnet or ferrous material 2944supported by a helmet arm 2946 supported by and connected to a helmet2948. Helmet 2948 is configured to include a wireless device, aprocessor, and a power source (not shown) for transmitting signals fromright sensor 2934 and left sensor 2938 to a remote electronic device.

FIG. 192 shows a view of yet another sensor device, indicated generallyat 3000, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presentdisclosure. Sensor device 3000 is similar in some respects to theembodiment of FIG. 168 and FIG. 169 , and such similar elements arelabeled with the same element number. Sensor device 3000 includes acylindrical, rod-like, tubular, or pen-shaped sensor body 3002 and anelectronic apparatus 2714, for example a cell phone, or a specializedthermometer 3004. Specialized thermometer 3004 can be configured as, forexample, an ear thermometer, an axillary thermometer, an oralthermometer, etc. Thus, specialized thermometer 3004 includes anintegral temperature sensor. Sensor body 3002 includes a sensor head3006 at a distal end and surface facing forward, on which is positioneda sensor 3008 at a free end thereof. Sensor body 3002 also includes anelectrical connector 3010 positioned at a proximate end, said electricalconnector adapted to connect to jack 3014 of a non-thermometricelectronic apparatus 2714 and jack 3016 of a specialized thermometer.Connector 3010 is configured to connect to electronic apparatus 2714 andto thermometer 3004. Connector 3010 is also configured to connect toconnector of cable 3012. When sensor device 3000 is connected tospecialized thermometer 3004, the output from sensor device 3000 takespriority over the integral thermometer of specialized thermometer 3004.In another embodiment, a switch positioned on specialized thermometer3004 can be positioned to select input from the integral thermometer orfrom sensor device 3000. When sensor device 3000 is connected tospecialized thermometer 3004, the output signal from specializedthermometer 3004 is presented as a value on a display of specializedthermometer 3004.

Referring to FIG. 193 , another electronic apparatus configured with asensor or a temperature measurement device in accordance with anexemplary embodiment of the present disclosure is shown and indicatedgenerally at 3220. Electronic apparatus 3222 can be configured as aneyewear and includes a frame 3224. Frame 3224 includes a left lens rim3226, a right lens rim 3228, a right temple 3230, a left temple 3232, anose pad 3250, and a connecting portion 3234. Connecting portion 3234includes a sensor assembly 3248, which connects right lens rim 3228 toleft lens rim 3226. Right temple 3230 includes a battery 3236 and anentry port 3238. Left temple 3232 includes a transmitter 3240, anon-transitory memory 3242, and a processor 3244. Transmitter 3240 isconfigured to communicate with and transmit signals to an externaldevice 3252. Right temple 3230 electrically connects with left temple3232 via wires 3246, preferably as a flexible circuit. FIG. 194 shows indetail sensor assembly 3248, which includes a supporting plate 3256, abendable junction 3254, and a sensor 3258. Sensor 3258 faces upwardlyand includes a field of view that is perpendicular to a plane ofsupporting plate 3256. Any part of any embodiment can be used incombination to create a single embodiment, and any part of anyembodiment can be used as a replacement or addition to anotherembodiment, and all resultant embodiments are within the scope of thepresent disclosure.

Referring to FIGS. 195 and 196 , another apparatus configured with asensor or a temperature measurement device in accordance with anexemplary embodiment of the present disclosure is shown and indicatedgenerally at 3260. Sensing apparatus 3262 can be configured with anadhesive 3264 to support sensing apparatus 3262 on a human body part andincludes a main body 3266, an arm 3268, a cable 3270, a measuring head3274, and a connector 3272 adapted to connect with a reading device anddisplay (not shown). Measuring head 3274 includes a sensor 3276. FIG.196 shows in detail measuring head 3274, which includes an insulatingmaterial or foam 3278. Foam 3278 also secures sensor 3276.

FIG. 197 shows an alternative embodiment of the apparatus of FIG. 195 ,indicated generally at 3292. Apparatus 3292 includes a wireless device3280, a processor 3282, a non-transitory memory 3284, a power source3286, and a display 3288. Wireless device 3280 is configured tocommunicate with a remote device 3290, such as a cell phone, watch,eyeglasses, tablet, radio, computer, and the like. Such communicationcan include transfer of control and/or data signals.

While various embodiments of the disclosure have been shown anddescribed, it is understood that these embodiments are not limitedthereto. The embodiments can be changed, modified, and further appliedby those skilled in the art. Therefore, these embodiments are notlimited to the detail shown and described previously, but also includeall such changes and modifications.

I claim:
 1. An apparatus comprising: a first temperature sensorpositioned to measure a first temperature of a left ABTT terminus of asubject and configured to transmit a first signal representing the firsttemperature; a second temperature sensor positioned to measure a secondtemperature of a right ABTT terminus of the subject and configured totransmit a second signal representing the second temperature; aprocessor configured to receive the first signal and the second signal,to identify a temperature decrease of greater than or equal to 0.1degrees Celsius at the left ABTT terminus as compared to the right ABTTterminus, and to transmit an alert signal when the temperature decreaseof greater than or equal to 0.1 degrees Celsius is identified during anyinterval of time; and an alert device configured to receive the alertsignal and to provide an alert.
 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein thealert is for a possible heart related condition.